A Conversation for Sherlock Holmes Part I - the Character

Influence of Sherlockisms on the English language

Post 1

sprout

A few sayings or pseudo-sayings have come into the English language from the stories:

"Elementary, my Dear Watson" (not actually in the books, but never mind)

"The dog that didn't bark" (less common to be fair, to note the importance of something not happening)

and, of course "No sh*t, Sherlock" to express an opinion that what was said before was blindingly obvious.

Maybe there are others?

sprout


Influence of Sherlockisms on the English language

Post 2

Primord

smiley - laugh at the last suggestion
smiley - ok


Influence of Sherlockisms on the English language

Post 3

the_jon_m - bluesman of the parish

pray continue with this list

come Watson, the game is afoot


Influence of Sherlockisms on the English language

Post 4

Odo

Eliminate the impossible and whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth!


Influence of Sherlockisms on the English language

Post 5

the_jon_m - bluesman of the parish

dude, where's my car

or maybe not


Influence of Sherlockisms on the English language

Post 6

sprout

Dude, where's my hansom carriage?

sprout


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