OT. This list has become "Neighbours, The Vollom Years".

[marc]

Goh Lip said:

> Second, if you do not want to accept his apology, it is your
> prerogative, but don't expect a pound of flesh. (for non-Shakespearian
> readers, it means don't kill him)

Ahem! It means something to which you are entitled, but which it is 
ruthless to demand. Usually said such as, "I want my/He wants his pound 
of flesh". So it's not wholly appropriate here, imo; there's nothing 
ruthless. Gotta love idiomatic English. But yup, a read of the Merchant 
of Venice is very much worthwhile :-)

-- 
Best,
Marc

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