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How common is it to use “D-Day†to refer to an important day in the future?
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In French, we use "D-Day" (Jour J) for any major coming event, a wedding for instance.
But when I look for "D-Day", I mostly find results on the Normandy landings, or military usage in general.
The Cambridge dictionary states "D-Day" can be used for a day when something important will happen, and Collins Dictionary seems to say that this usage is valid only in British English.
How common is it in English to use "D-Day" as a reference to an important coming day? Can I say:
The preparations will be complete for the D-Day.
Or:
The elections are coming soon. We are ready to vote on the D-Day.
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In French, we use "D-Day" (Jour J) for any major coming event, a wedding for instance.
But when I look for "D-Day", I mostly find results on the Normandy landings, or military usage in general.
The Cambridge dictionary states "D-Day" can be used for a day when something important will happen, and Collins Dictionary seems to say that this usage is valid only in British English.
How common is it in English to use "D-Day" as a reference to an important coming day? Can I say:
The preparations will be complete for the D-Day.
Or:
The elections are coming soon. We are ready to vote on the D-Day.
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In French, we use "D-Day" (Jour J) for any major coming event, a wedding for instance.
But when I look for "D-Day", I mostly find results on the Normandy landings, or military usage in general.
The Cambridge dictionary states "D-Day" can be used for a day when something important will happen, and Collins Dictionary seems to say that this usage is valid only in British English.
How common is it in English to use "D-Day" as a reference to an important coming day? Can I say:
The preparations will be complete for the D-Day.
Or:
The elections are coming soon. We are ready to vote on the D-Day.
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In French, we use "D-Day" (Jour J) for any major coming event, a wedding for instance.
But when I look for "D-Day", I mostly find results on the Normandy landings, or military usage in general.
The Cambridge dictionary states "D-Day" can be used for a day when something important will happen, and Collins Dictionary seems to say that this usage is valid only in British English.
How common is it in English to use "D-Day" as a reference to an important coming day? Can I say:
The preparations will be complete for the D-Day.
Or:
The elections are coming soon. We are ready to vote on the D-Day.
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In America, and perhaps other English-speaking countries, most people think of the historical event first, and tend to work backward from there by analogy to other uses. This is at least partly because American troops made the landings at Omaha Beach, the most heavily-opposed and bloody of the landings, and the losses sustained there left a deep impression on the American collective consciousness. (The troops landing on other beaches were mostly British and American and some Canadians, with Australians, Free French, and New Zealanders mostly in naval and air support roles.)
Typically, then, "D-Day" carries connotations of anxious preparations for an event that probably won't be enjoyable. Using it for a wedding sounds strange, although one could take advantage of that contrast for some slightly dark humor from the over-stressed planners. Using it to talk about voting in elections doesn't make much sense at all, as there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly.
answered 30 mins ago
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"there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly." I would disagree on that. ;-) Thank you very much for your answer!
– Julien Lopez
23 mins ago
@JulienLopez: There are certainly likely to be indirect repercussions, but those show up in a way that's not at all directly connected to your specific actions. Rather than, say, falling flat on your face while walking up the aisle, you just get politicians that after a few months have introduced more policies that you don't like and fewer that you do.
– Nathan Tuggy
20 mins ago
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"...and Collins Dictionary seems to say that this usage is valid only in British English."
As an American, I would have to agree. I think that if we use it, it refers not just to an important event, but one that is likely going to be disastrous or perhaps chaotic(?). The only examples I can find on Google are political or about investments, such as,
“The House Is Already Lostâ€Â: As the Midterms Approach, G.O.P. [political party] Insiders Prepare for an Electoral D-Day
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In America, and perhaps other English-speaking countries, most people think of the historical event first, and tend to work backward from there by analogy to other uses. This is at least partly because American troops made the landings at Omaha Beach, the most heavily-opposed and bloody of the landings, and the losses sustained there left a deep impression on the American collective consciousness. (The troops landing on other beaches were mostly British and American and some Canadians, with Australians, Free French, and New Zealanders mostly in naval and air support roles.)
Typically, then, "D-Day" carries connotations of anxious preparations for an event that probably won't be enjoyable. Using it for a wedding sounds strange, although one could take advantage of that contrast for some slightly dark humor from the over-stressed planners. Using it to talk about voting in elections doesn't make much sense at all, as there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly.
answered 30 mins ago
Nathan Tuggy
8,96293452
"there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly." I would disagree on that. ;-) Thank you very much for your answer!
– Julien Lopez
23 mins ago
@JulienLopez: There are certainly likely to be indirect repercussions, but those show up in a way that's not at all directly connected to your specific actions. Rather than, say, falling flat on your face while walking up the aisle, you just get politicians that after a few months have introduced more policies that you don't like and fewer that you do.
– Nathan Tuggy
20 mins ago
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In America, and perhaps other English-speaking countries, most people think of the historical event first, and tend to work backward from there by analogy to other uses. This is at least partly because American troops made the landings at Omaha Beach, the most heavily-opposed and bloody of the landings, and the losses sustained there left a deep impression on the American collective consciousness. (The troops landing on other beaches were mostly British and American and some Canadians, with Australians, Free French, and New Zealanders mostly in naval and air support roles.)
Typically, then, "D-Day" carries connotations of anxious preparations for an event that probably won't be enjoyable. Using it for a wedding sounds strange, although one could take advantage of that contrast for some slightly dark humor from the over-stressed planners. Using it to talk about voting in elections doesn't make much sense at all, as there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly.
answered 30 mins ago
Nathan Tuggy
8,96293452
"there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly." I would disagree on that. ;-) Thank you very much for your answer!
– Julien Lopez
23 mins ago
@JulienLopez: There are certainly likely to be indirect repercussions, but those show up in a way that's not at all directly connected to your specific actions. Rather than, say, falling flat on your face while walking up the aisle, you just get politicians that after a few months have introduced more policies that you don't like and fewer that you do.
– Nathan Tuggy
20 mins ago
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In America, and perhaps other English-speaking countries, most people think of the historical event first, and tend to work backward from there by analogy to other uses. This is at least partly because American troops made the landings at Omaha Beach, the most heavily-opposed and bloody of the landings, and the losses sustained there left a deep impression on the American collective consciousness. (The troops landing on other beaches were mostly British and American and some Canadians, with Australians, Free French, and New Zealanders mostly in naval and air support roles.)
Typically, then, "D-Day" carries connotations of anxious preparations for an event that probably won't be enjoyable. Using it for a wedding sounds strange, although one could take advantage of that contrast for some slightly dark humor from the over-stressed planners. Using it to talk about voting in elections doesn't make much sense at all, as there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly.
answered 30 mins ago
Nathan Tuggy
8,96293452
In America, and perhaps other English-speaking countries, most people think of the historical event first, and tend to work backward from there by analogy to other uses. This is at least partly because American troops made the landings at Omaha Beach, the most heavily-opposed and bloody of the landings, and the losses sustained there left a deep impression on the American collective consciousness. (The troops landing on other beaches were mostly British and American and some Canadians, with Australians, Free French, and New Zealanders mostly in naval and air support roles.)
Typically, then, "D-Day" carries connotations of anxious preparations for an event that probably won't be enjoyable. Using it for a wedding sounds strange, although one could take advantage of that contrast for some slightly dark humor from the over-stressed planners. Using it to talk about voting in elections doesn't make much sense at all, as there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly.
answered 30 mins ago
Nathan Tuggy
8,96293452
answered 30 mins ago
Nathan Tuggy
8,96293452
answered 30 mins ago
Nathan Tuggy
8,96293452
answered 30 mins ago
Nathan Tuggy
8,96293452
8,96293452
"there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly." I would disagree on that. ;-) Thank you very much for your answer!
– Julien Lopez
23 mins ago
@JulienLopez: There are certainly likely to be indirect repercussions, but those show up in a way that's not at all directly connected to your specific actions. Rather than, say, falling flat on your face while walking up the aisle, you just get politicians that after a few months have introduced more policies that you don't like and fewer that you do.
– Nathan Tuggy
20 mins ago
add a comment |Â
"there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly." I would disagree on that. ;-) Thank you very much for your answer!
– Julien Lopez
23 mins ago
@JulienLopez: There are certainly likely to be indirect repercussions, but those show up in a way that's not at all directly connected to your specific actions. Rather than, say, falling flat on your face while walking up the aisle, you just get politicians that after a few months have introduced more policies that you don't like and fewer that you do.
– Nathan Tuggy
20 mins ago
"there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly." I would disagree on that. ;-) Thank you very much for your answer!
– Julien Lopez
23 mins ago
"there's no direct repercussions for voting poorly." I would disagree on that. ;-) Thank you very much for your answer!
– Julien Lopez
23 mins ago
@JulienLopez: There are certainly likely to be indirect repercussions, but those show up in a way that's not at all directly connected to your specific actions. Rather than, say, falling flat on your face while walking up the aisle, you just get politicians that after a few months have introduced more policies that you don't like and fewer that you do.
– Nathan Tuggy
20 mins ago
@JulienLopez: There are certainly likely to be indirect repercussions, but those show up in a way that's not at all directly connected to your specific actions. Rather than, say, falling flat on your face while walking up the aisle, you just get politicians that after a few months have introduced more policies that you don't like and fewer that you do.
– Nathan Tuggy
20 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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"...and Collins Dictionary seems to say that this usage is valid only in British English."
As an American, I would have to agree. I think that if we use it, it refers not just to an important event, but one that is likely going to be disastrous or perhaps chaotic(?). The only examples I can find on Google are political or about investments, such as,
“The House Is Already Lostâ€Â: As the Midterms Approach, G.O.P. [political party] Insiders Prepare for an Electoral D-Day
answered 22 mins ago
HiddenBabel
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"...and Collins Dictionary seems to say that this usage is valid only in British English."
As an American, I would have to agree. I think that if we use it, it refers not just to an important event, but one that is likely going to be disastrous or perhaps chaotic(?). The only examples I can find on Google are political or about investments, such as,
“The House Is Already Lostâ€Â: As the Midterms Approach, G.O.P. [political party] Insiders Prepare for an Electoral D-Day
answered 22 mins ago
HiddenBabel
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"...and Collins Dictionary seems to say that this usage is valid only in British English."
As an American, I would have to agree. I think that if we use it, it refers not just to an important event, but one that is likely going to be disastrous or perhaps chaotic(?). The only examples I can find on Google are political or about investments, such as,
“The House Is Already Lostâ€Â: As the Midterms Approach, G.O.P. [political party] Insiders Prepare for an Electoral D-Day
answered 22 mins ago
HiddenBabel
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"...and Collins Dictionary seems to say that this usage is valid only in British English."
As an American, I would have to agree. I think that if we use it, it refers not just to an important event, but one that is likely going to be disastrous or perhaps chaotic(?). The only examples I can find on Google are political or about investments, such as,
“The House Is Already Lostâ€Â: As the Midterms Approach, G.O.P. [political party] Insiders Prepare for an Electoral D-Day
answered 22 mins ago
HiddenBabel
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HiddenBabel
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HiddenBabel
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