Another revision of new words and phrases WEAR AND TEAR The university is conducting a study on wear and tear of several fabrics used for furniture. TO SMELL A RAT I'm afraid my parents smelled a rat when I came back home in the small hours. PUT UP OR SHUT UP The way to deal with a problem is to put up or shut up. BRAINWAVE Luckily, I had a sudden brainwave during the exam. TO BE OUT OF IT Today you find me totally out of it. TO HAVE A MIND OF ONE'S OWN My computer has a mind of its own - it does whatever it wants. NOT NEARLY That's not nearly the critical threshold. DISTINCT Each cow has a distinct voice which makes it unmistakable. LION'S SHARE And once again the upper management got all the praise for our achievements. DON'T BOTHER Don't bother to do the laundry, I can do it tomorrow. COLD CUTS Would you like to start with a platter of cold cuts? TO COPY SB. IN Please copy me in when you send out the quote. That's probably enough for today. I do appreciate every comment and correction.