Philosophy Now congratulates members on their birthday.
Conratulations
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used to express joy in the success or good fortune of another
I don't get it, what does a birthday have to do with success or good fortune?
Birthday Congratulations
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Re: Birthday Congratulations
True. You don't say 'congratulations' for a birthday. More like 'commiserations'.
Re: Birthday Congratulations
It means you've successfully survived another year and have had the good fortune of living another year.
Re: Birthday Congratulations
Not for all, just for those unfortunate to still be among the living.vegetariantaxidermy wrote:True. You don't say 'congratulations' for a birthday. More like 'commiserations'.
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Re: Birthday Congratulations
Some people might feel inclined to say 'congratulations' at a particularly momentous milestone birthday like the hundredth. Perhaps that's why you have been congratulated bob.bobevenson wrote:Philosophy Now congratulates members on their birthday.
Conratulations
interjection
used to express joy in the success or good fortune of another
I don't get it, what does a birthday have to do with success or good fortune?