[QUOTE=ERON;5783115]You asked why the term "strike" is used to mean the organized withdrawal of labor. That's the answer. The term "strike" is used to mean the organized withdrawal of labor because of that incident almost 300 years ago where the sailors "struck" the sails of the ships in protest.[/QUOTE]
The literal became a metaphor
[QUOTE=JackDaw;5782795] . . . The phrase “let’s ballot the members about nothing” would be met with total incomprehension![/QUOTE][SIZE=1]Not if they were acquainted with the show [U][B][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Seinfeld[/FONT][/B][/U].[/SIZE]
[QUOTE=trokanmariel33;5783121]The literal became a metaphor[/QUOTE]And what's a metaphor?
It's where one lets the cows graze.
[QUOTE=MajorHoy;5783148][SIZE=1]Not if they were acquainted with the show [U][B][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Seinfeld[/FONT][/B][/U].[/SIZE]
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Lol. (But actually..they wouldn’t have had a clue who Seinfeld was…my union activities were in the distant past, albeit less than the 300 years ago that troubles our colleague trokanmariel33)
[QUOTE=MajorHoy;5783148][SIZE=1]Not if they were acquainted with the show [U][B][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Seinfeld[/FONT][/B][/U].[/SIZE]
And what's a metaphor?
It's where one lets the cows graze.[/QUOTE]
"And what's a metaphor?" - in this context, it's the . . . . . . . . . .
I wasn't able to finish the sentence.
If there is no prospect of attacking something, as there was almost 300 years ago, is strike an accurate or scientific depiction of truth?
[QUOTE=trokanmariel33;5783163] . . . If there is no prospect of attacking something, as there was almost 300 years ago, is strike an accurate or scientific depiction of truth?[/QUOTE]All depends on which definition of the term "strike" one is using, doesn't it?
[QUOTE=MajorHoy;5783188]All depends on which definition of the term "strike" one is using, doesn't it?[/QUOTE]
If strike means no labour, is strike the definition of reality all when people aren't at work?
[QUOTE=trokanmariel33;5783200]If strike means no labour, is strike the definition of reality all when people aren't at work?[/QUOTE]"Strike" usually implies people choosing not to work at a time when they are suppose to be working.
I'm going to guess English isn't your first language, in which case you confusion over the subtilties of meaning of common English language phrases is understandable...but it's been explained now by several native English speakers so there's no reason to argue the point anymore. You were confused, native speakers explained it...so now you move on.
[QUOTE=thwhtGuardian;5783268]I'm going to guess English isn't your first language, in which case you confusion over the subtilties of meaning of common English language phrases is understandable...but it's been explained now by several native English speakers so there's no reason to argue the point anymore. You were confused, native speakers explained it...so now you move on.[/QUOTE]
Okay, I'll move on
I understand if one makes a strike. However, if it takes two, shouldn't it be referred to as a spare? :)
[QUOTE=CaptCleghorn;5783840]I understand if one makes a strike. However, if it takes two, shouldn't it be referred to as a spare? :)[/QUOTE]
I think it's called a hand shake
[QUOTE=trokanmariel33;5783275]Okay, I'll move on[/QUOTE]
Let’s face it…English can be a confusing language. I suppose any language can be? (Languages real area of weakness for me, admire any one who can learn more than one.)
[QUOTE=CaptCleghorn;5783840]I understand if one makes a strike. However, if it takes two, shouldn't it be referred to as a spare? :) [/QUOTE]And you probably want us to say that three consecutive strikes is a "turkey" . . .
[QUOTE=MajorHoy;5784283]And you probably want us to say that three consecutive strikes is a "turkey" . . .[/QUOTE]
Isn't that obvious? If a Union goes on strikes for three consecutive negotiations, that is a turkey. And as God is my witness, I though turkeys could fly.
[QUOTE=CaptCleghorn;5784400]Isn't that obvious? If a Union goes on strikes for three consecutive negotiations, that is a turkey. And as God is my witness, I though turkeys could fly.[/QUOTE]Look, Herb, turkeys [U]can[/U] fly . . . [SIZE=1]but not very well, and definitely not high in the sky[/SIZE].