When you have not even looked at something
is it possible to double-check it?

I'll check it, sure, no worries. If I've checked it and it's still broken, sure I can check it again, and I might find the problem.

Look at it another way - If I check something works and can find no problem with it, if I check it again immediately, I will still find nothing wrong because I will be checking it THE SAME WAY. If I check it a different way, it is either part of the same checks or is a completely different check.

There is simply no way to break down this phrase in a way that makes sense. Idiot child.
(MrOli is ugly, but in the morning you will be sober, Fri 9 Apr 2010, 11:43, 1 reply)

In a similar vein...
Why do commentators call the kickoff in a rugby match the "restart"?

Why do Radio 4 continuity announcers tell me that the new series of something "returns" next week?

I assume it's because they are simple-minded fools, but I could be wrong.
(Vice Admiral Sir Charles Cockbrush KCB MBE DSO, who is finding it increasingly difficult to log into b3ta.com wants to duck your aunt and kick your puppy, Fri 9 Apr 2010, 11:49, closed)