Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

It does, only in informal speech does it not imply death. If you get electrically shocked and don't die then you were not electrocuted.


Since when has Hacker News been a forum of formal speech?


Since always HN is a place of clear and precise communication.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: