I heard a British singer say the other day'If you haven't been to Manchester,you haven't lived'Why?
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Well then I guess I better jet off to Manchester as my time is almost up, just so I can live. What have I been doing up to now......
It's an expression, that will encourage someone to visit Manchester. It says that if one wants to live life to the fullest, one must visit Manchester. It simply explain how the British Singer enjoyed being in Manchester.
It is a personal opinion, and that singer wanted to say that Manchester is beautiful and she loves the city.
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The statement "if you haven't been to Manchester, you haven't lived" is a subjective expression often used by people who have a strong connection or love for the city. It suggests that you really have not lived until you get to see Manchester. With that being said,, Manchester has some fine things. For example: Rich cultural heritage. Football and sports. (Manchester United) Vibrant night life Friendly atmosphere. Its a personal opinion,, but true that many people prefer to visit or live in Manchester.
- Robert PickacardRobert Pickacard Certified English Teacher / Professional Magician
It’s a common expression used to make people feel excluded because they haven’t visited a place. Eg: If you went to Chiang Mai and you never visited the Wat Doi Suthep, you haven’t lived.
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