10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PANIC STATIONS»
Discover the use of
panic stations in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
panic stations and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Fresh, funny and beautifully illustrated in Sempé’s inimitable style, this book will appeal to cartoon connoisseurs and a general audience alike.
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A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
B., 1943. panic stations. At first, from ca. 1938, be at panic stations, 'to be
prepared for the worst' (Granville): RN. Soon, when used humorously and not
literally, > a c.p. Since WW2, gen. coll., esp. as in, e.g., 'When we got there and
she found ...
3
The Little Book of Clichés
The phrase 'panic stations' is one of the few nautical phrases that originated, not
from the days of sail, but from a real naval command. A report entitled Behind the
Veil published in The Times, in November 1918: 'Alarm gongs had already sent ...
YA. Collection of seven short stories that recreate moments of panic in situations confronting young people.
else ( echo "Panic stations: Less than 5 widgets left! Order more nowl"; ! If there
are 10 or more widgets in stock, the first code block is run, displaying the
message: "We have plenty of widgets in stock." However, if $widgets is less than
10, ...
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A Dictionary of Catch Phrases
See: pro bono; you panic. panic stations! is a c.p. only when not used literally;
esp. when employed humorously: since 1939 or 1940. From the navy's be at
panic stations-to be prepared for the worst. L.A. adds, 1976, 'Said when
unthinkable ...
7
Zimbabwean Tales: Team Building
'This one is called Panic Stations.' Even though Mbambo's English was very good
, the title did not help him understand the rationale of the programme, if anything
it made it even more impenetrable. If the truth be known, Nomalanga, who was ...
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Complicit: How Greed and Collusion Made the Credit Crisis ...
By August 20, two weeks after Libor began its spike, global financial markets
were at “panic stations,” according to Stephen King and Richard Cookson,
economists at HSBC Holdings in London, which was then Europe's biggest bank
by ...
9
An Italian Journey: A Sort of Latter-Day Mini Grand Tour
... she lives alone, she knows that it will be for her. “No. Why?” I don't like the
sound of this. Something dreadful must have happened for her to phone us about
it. “BA are on strike and there is chaos at Heathrow.” 1 Chapter 1 Panic Stations.
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Sterling Dictionary of Idioms
PANIC panic stations state of alarm It was panic stations when fire broke out in
the multistoreyed building. PANTS in long/short pants grown up/not grown up We'
ve known him since he was in short pants. PAPER on paper (a) in writing (b) ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PANIC STATIONS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
panic stations is used in the context of the following news items.
Scott McDonald: Motherwell 'in panic' last season
I think there were panic stations and the boys were worried about what the future held. It was hard work to achieve what they achieved but ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
Jordan Macey keen to continue winning streak with Queanbeyan …
It's not panic stations yet, I'm hoping we can turn it around this week." The Blues will be boosted this week with the return of their two starting ... «The Canberra Times, Jul 15»
If Motherwell had gone down I would not have come back, says …
“I was absolutely shocked when I first came back," McDonald said. "I think there were panic stations and the boys were worried about what the ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
Not pie in the sky—the 'Internet of Things' is already with us in sub …
And for its pressing jobs concern, it is not yet time to hit the panic stations. “Crucially, there is nothing inevitable about the impact of automation ... «Mail & Guardian Africa, Jul 15»
Got A Date in London This Week? Here Are The Best Places To Go
and now it's panic stations. If you and the S.O (that's significant other for all you guys not in the know) are stuck in a rut and need forcibly ... «Marie Claire.co.uk, Jul 15»
Farmer flagged up concerns three years ago over Sithney Common …
at panic stations." Cornwall Council said the landowner had co-operated with the authority but workers for its contractor, Cormac, could not ... «West Briton, Jul 15»
Late mail: DCE, Farah, Barba push for selection
It's not panic stations just yet, but it's pretty damn close. Chasing their first win after six losses, the Dragons must win this to re-ignite their finals hopes. «Sportal.com.au, Jul 15»
Glasgow School of Art unveils 'phoenix' exhibition
He said: “It was definitely panic stations. It was a weird, stressful and tiring few weeks, but ultimately it was bizarrely uplifting. There was a spirit ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says team can still make AFL finals
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley: 'We haven't handled the pressure that's come with expectations. But it's not panic stations.' Photo: Getty ... «The Age, Jul 15»
'I know it was a contentious decision. Would I have given a penalty …
It wasn't panic stations by any means. I think we would have tipped on a few points if we hadn't got the penalty. It is a nice boost to get a goal ... «The42, Jul 15»
