a and b the c of d

[TimeHP]

Hi all.
I'd like to know if 'a and b the c of d' is a common sentence at present.
Thanks.

 

[uinni]

Hi all.
I'd like to know if 'a and b the c of d' is a common sentence at present.
Thanks.

I guess you have been too generic.

For sure there are verbs with which I can fill your pattern:

"Go and see the ring of Kerry"...
"Try and find the pill of happiness" (which is different from "try finding the pill of happiness", of course)...

Uinni

 

[TimeHP]

What I meant was if you use 'a and b the c of d' for saying 'very good'...

 

[panjandrum]

If you mean this question literally, the answer is no, never, never heard of it.
If you mean we should substitute something or other for a, b, c and d, you would need to explain more.

 

[Jana337]

If you mean this question literally, the answer is no, never, never heard of it.
If you mean we should substitute something or other for a, b, c and d, you would need to explain more.

To my great surprise, the expression exists:

Means Above and Beyond the Call of Duty. Means very good.
That food was A and B the C of D.
Source

Jana

 

[panjandrum]

Indeed - I see other references the same, now that I look. Amazing. From my very limited review of Google links, it may well be a common forum abbreviation.

 

[nycphotography]

Well, to answer the original question:

NO, it is not a COMMON sentence.
Nor is it a common usage in general.
Although, we (AE) do occasionally use the long form (above and beyond the call of duty).

 

[elroy]

Well, to answer the original question:

NO, it is not a COMMON sentence.
Nor is it a common usage in general.
Although, we (AE) do occasionally use the long form (above and beyond the call of duty).

I agree. The longer form sounds fine, but "a and b the c of d" sounds downright goofy.

 

[TimeHP]

Many thanks for your answers.
The problem with languages is that sometimes one reads a word/sentence that sounds quite new and it's difficult to understand if it's a common on or if it has just arived from Mars...
Ciao