A "dodeca" pack is no less attractive and it is far more accurate. I accept that you are more knowledgeable than I am on such matters, but I use this colloquial terminology with my suggestion for improvement logged.
[ Well, the dodeca pack should be satisfactory for the time being, assuming the wax is of good quality. Perhaps one might also be utilized in his soap-making. ]
Yes, Captain, please proceed with your explanation.
You're absolutely right, Spock, and I'll be sure to pass your suggestions along to all relevant parties at the store. No officer of the USS Enterprise will go unheard if I have anything to say about it.
(as the ship's entire hr department, he feels obligated to escalate this. he also wants to very badly, because it'll be worth it to see the clerks' reactions.)
Wanting to hear something "straight from the horse's mouth" means that you'd like your information to come from its most reliable source.
It references horse racing. You can't trust the owners of the horses participating, and you can't trust the men taking bets; they'll give you bad tips. Go to the stable boys, however, and ask them which of the horses they believe has the best chance to win. They spend the most time with the horses and know the condition they're in, so you're practically hearing the truth from the horses themselves.
I take solace in your assurance, Captain. I would further assert that many officers aboard the Enterprise have said many things unworthy of being repeated to anyone, store clerks or otherwise. This, however, is not one of them.
[ My idea is great and correct. ]
As for your explanation, yes, I understand. Though a more accurate phrase would then be "straight from the stableboy's mouth".
There may be very few foolish questions, but there are many, many foolish complaints.
(i agree, because our crew's got issues... but they're ours)
And now, Spock, I've got to free up my hands to carry all this stuff.
For the record, I believe you and the Kirk family horses would've been fast friends. They never passed up an opportunity to engage in lengthy conversation, however one-sided, and would've been delighted to finally be understood. Will you be at the house in 10-15 mins?
Perhaps you are correct after all, and I will now leave you to your work with confirmation that I am still present at the house. I did not believe it wise to present myself as a representative of the Federation so ungroomed.
[ Way too much is riding on that duck hairdryer for me. ]
And another confirmation that I would indeed avail myself of any opportunity to converse with my captain's farm animals.
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[ Well, the dodeca pack should be satisfactory for the time being, assuming the wax is of good quality. Perhaps one might also be utilized in his soap-making. ]
Yes, Captain, please proceed with your explanation.
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(as the ship's entire hr department, he feels obligated to escalate this. he also wants to very badly, because it'll be worth it to see the clerks' reactions.)
Wanting to hear something "straight from the horse's mouth" means that you'd like your information to come from its most reliable source.
It references horse racing. You can't trust the owners of the horses participating, and you can't trust the men taking bets; they'll give you bad tips. Go to the stable boys, however, and ask them which of the horses they believe has the best chance to win. They spend the most time with the horses and know the condition they're in, so you're practically hearing the truth from the horses themselves.
Understand?
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[ My idea is great and correct. ]
As for your explanation, yes, I understand. Though a more accurate phrase would then be "straight from the stableboy's mouth".
I would prefer to speak with the horse.
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(i agree, because our crew's got issues... but they're ours)
And now, Spock, I've got to free up my hands to carry all this stuff.
For the record, I believe you and the Kirk family horses would've been fast friends. They never passed up an opportunity to engage in lengthy conversation, however one-sided, and would've been delighted to finally be understood. Will you be at the house in 10-15 mins?
i didn't mean for this to sound this flirty
[ Way too much is riding on that duck hairdryer for me. ]
And another confirmation that I would indeed avail myself of any opportunity to converse with my captain's farm animals.