Bryson highlights the lunacy of applying Latin grammar to a Germanic language and the smug, slimy pedants it has given us.
But before we in Britain show any smug satisfaction at the US picture, it 's worth looking at our own country.
But before we in Britain show any smug satisfaction at the US picture, it's worth looking at our own country.
By the smug look on her face, Adrienne surmised it had to be from the Bartlesville hospital.
By the smug look on her face, we surmised the letter had to include the answers that were needed.
Christ, the smug yet hysterical ' pull yourself together ' tone really rankles.
Difficult not to feel a wee bit smug really !
Difficult not to feel a wee bit smug really!
Even the most tenuous link to 1966 is pounced upon by smug commentators from every angle.
Fact is, I 'd probably have a smug grin on my face wherever I happened to drive it.
Feeling smug, having posted my blog, I raised the mug to my lips.
Fred leaned back, as smug as a raffle winner.
Fred sorted his notes, a smug look on his face.
He came through the door, his hands behind him and a smug look on his face.
He folded his hands over his chest and gave her a smug smile.
Here I am, well fed and smug as hell.
His comments and actions regarding Holmes came across as cocky and smug.
I 'm not only proud of that, I 'm quite smug about it !
I got on with riding my bike, safe and smug in the knowledge that I 'd done my bit.
I went to sleep feeling pretty smug, thinking I was some kind of Davy Crockett.
I'm not only proud of that, I'm quite smug about it!
I've always detested this band of smug mature students.
In 2005, he took on the role of smug, yet clueless, boss Michael Scott on The Office.
It is, of course, too early to become smug about these commitments.
Just a few shades of gray would have helped make, for instance, Dance 's smug elitist snob even vaguely human !
Just a few shades of gray would have helped make, for instance, Dance's smug elitist snob even vaguely human!
Maybe the thought of such lame activity brings a smug smile to your face.
My problem now, is trying not to look too smug... .
My problem now, is trying not to look too smug....
Next time you 're reading a retrospective look at it with the opinion of smug superiority.
Next time you're reading a retrospective look at it with the opinion of smug superiority.
Not wishing to appear smug, some of us were able to enjoy the last recital feeling less damp than others !
Not wishing to appear smug, some of us were able to enjoy the last recital feeling less damp than others!
Perhaps they all realized what a smug git Campbell is.
Sasha sat on top of the sarcophagus and looked around, smug in how safe he was sitting on top of the coffin.
Shriver has smug liberal baby boomers in her crosshairs and Kevin is a chillingly good shot.
The old man beamed at him, looking insufferably smug.
The smug complacency displayed in the recent Budget was therefore understandable up to a point.
The smug expression on her face would have been more irritating if her words hadn't revealed the fact that she didn't know the seriousness of the situation.
The smug superiority in their glances ca n't be bettered.
Then, the mid-palate asserts itself with leather, chocolate, and smoky oak to show a smug self-satisfaction.
This is a lesson of why to never get smug... .
This is a lesson of why to never get smug....
To make matters worse, she was so damned smug and unprofessional about it.
Victor's smug laugh stole Jackson's breath, So touching, these feelings you have for a werewolf.
We know the rather smug legend of Caine never being able to resist an offer or a check.
We look down on them with an air of smug self-satisfaction.
When Carmen's gaze returned to Dulce, the woman had a smug smile on her lips.
With a smug smile, Jack then placed the glass in the freezer.
You'll also find that the people in here sport slightly smug 'look what we found ' looks on their faces.