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annas (treno3@hotmail.com) 2006/05/29 01:03

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> In the UK it is used to mean that the person described as having "no
> sense, [and] no feeling" is basically not acting in a sensible way in
> response to what anyone else does.  It can also mean that they act
> recklessly, without thought of harm: "no sense" (they don't think about
> what they are doing) and "no feeling" (they don't even notice when they
> get hurt).  It's used as a criticism, often of children who behave
> irresponsibly.  I haven't come across the way you interpret it.
>
> More context would help, though, is this being used about a person?  If
> not, how is it being used?
>
Thank you so much!
Yes, it is used for a person, who would like to undergo cosmetic
surgery on his nose, after being a boxer and after having it broken for
four times.....
Thanks again!
anna


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