Using of the pronoun 'She' with Objects
up vote
1
down vote
favorite
1
While I was watching 'dinnerladies' yesterday, I noticed that they referred to 'ladder' as (she) in lieu of (it), so I wonder if it was an idiom or accent.
Thanks
- One of the contexts was like this.
Tony (referring to the ladder): Can you just move it back a foot?
Stan: No, because it's wedged against the wall back there.
Tony: Well just lift it up a bit?
Stan (trying to lift the ladder up): No, she won't.
british-english pronouns british-dialect
asked Dec 7 at 10:52
Jafa
63
New contributor
Jafa is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
favorite
1
While I was watching 'dinnerladies' yesterday, I noticed that they referred to 'ladder' as (she) in lieu of (it), so I wonder if it was an idiom or accent.
Thanks
- One of the contexts was like this.
Tony (referring to the ladder): Can you just move it back a foot?
Stan: No, because it's wedged against the wall back there.
Tony: Well just lift it up a bit?
Stan (trying to lift the ladder up): No, she won't.
british-english pronouns british-dialect
asked Dec 7 at 10:52
Jafa
63
New contributor
Jafa is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
1
It would be helpful if you could quote the specific sentence where you observed this use of the word "she".
– sumelic
Dec 7 at 11:01
1
It was probably a [fake] accent, as some other (Romantic) European languages have gendered common nouns.
– AmI
Dec 7 at 11:01
2
If it's the third quote on this WikiQuote page you're asking about ("Get your brain around this..."), then "she" is referring to Glen, not the ladder.
– TripeHound
Dec 7 at 13:58
1
Dunno what's usual in British English, but in the US "she" is used for the well-known case of referring to a boat, and often when referring to a motor vehicle as well. Plus it's often used informally when discussing objects (such as a ladder) being manipulated. (NB: I'm NOT using "object" or "manipulated" in a metaphorical sense!) The "rules" for this latter (or ladder) usage are buried in the heads of workmen, and not really available for detailed examination.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
favorite
1
up vote
1
down vote
favorite
1
1
While I was watching 'dinnerladies' yesterday, I noticed that they referred to 'ladder' as (she) in lieu of (it), so I wonder if it was an idiom or accent.
Thanks
- One of the contexts was like this.
Tony (referring to the ladder): Can you just move it back a foot?
Stan: No, because it's wedged against the wall back there.
Tony: Well just lift it up a bit?
Stan (trying to lift the ladder up): No, she won't.
british-english pronouns british-dialect
asked Dec 7 at 10:52
Jafa
63
New contributor
Jafa is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
While I was watching 'dinnerladies' yesterday, I noticed that they referred to 'ladder' as (she) in lieu of (it), so I wonder if it was an idiom or accent.
Thanks
- One of the contexts was like this.
Tony (referring to the ladder): Can you just move it back a foot?
Stan: No, because it's wedged against the wall back there.
Tony: Well just lift it up a bit?
Stan (trying to lift the ladder up): No, she won't.
british-english pronouns british-dialect
british-english pronouns british-dialect
asked Dec 7 at 10:52
Jafa
63
New contributor
Jafa is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
asked Dec 7 at 10:52
Jafa
63
New contributor
Jafa is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
edited 2 days ago
asked Dec 7 at 10:52
Jafa
63
New contributor
Jafa is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
asked Dec 7 at 10:52
Jafa
63
asked Dec 7 at 10:52
Jafa
63
63
New contributor
Jafa is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
New contributor
Jafa is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
Jafa is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
1
It would be helpful if you could quote the specific sentence where you observed this use of the word "she".
– sumelic
Dec 7 at 11:01
1
It was probably a [fake] accent, as some other (Romantic) European languages have gendered common nouns.
– AmI
Dec 7 at 11:01
2
If it's the third quote on this WikiQuote page you're asking about ("Get your brain around this..."), then "she" is referring to Glen, not the ladder.
– TripeHound
Dec 7 at 13:58
1
Dunno what's usual in British English, but in the US "she" is used for the well-known case of referring to a boat, and often when referring to a motor vehicle as well. Plus it's often used informally when discussing objects (such as a ladder) being manipulated. (NB: I'm NOT using "object" or "manipulated" in a metaphorical sense!) The "rules" for this latter (or ladder) usage are buried in the heads of workmen, and not really available for detailed examination.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
add a comment |
1
It would be helpful if you could quote the specific sentence where you observed this use of the word "she".
– sumelic
Dec 7 at 11:01
1
It was probably a [fake] accent, as some other (Romantic) European languages have gendered common nouns.
– AmI
Dec 7 at 11:01
2
If it's the third quote on this WikiQuote page you're asking about ("Get your brain around this..."), then "she" is referring to Glen, not the ladder.
– TripeHound
Dec 7 at 13:58
1
Dunno what's usual in British English, but in the US "she" is used for the well-known case of referring to a boat, and often when referring to a motor vehicle as well. Plus it's often used informally when discussing objects (such as a ladder) being manipulated. (NB: I'm NOT using "object" or "manipulated" in a metaphorical sense!) The "rules" for this latter (or ladder) usage are buried in the heads of workmen, and not really available for detailed examination.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
1
It would be helpful if you could quote the specific sentence where you observed this use of the word "she".
– sumelic
Dec 7 at 11:01
It would be helpful if you could quote the specific sentence where you observed this use of the word "she".
– sumelic
Dec 7 at 11:01
1
1
It was probably a [fake] accent, as some other (Romantic) European languages have gendered common nouns.
– AmI
Dec 7 at 11:01
It was probably a [fake] accent, as some other (Romantic) European languages have gendered common nouns.
– AmI
Dec 7 at 11:01
2
2
If it's the third quote on this WikiQuote page you're asking about ("Get your brain around this..."), then "she" is referring to Glen, not the ladder.
– TripeHound
Dec 7 at 13:58
If it's the third quote on this WikiQuote page you're asking about ("Get your brain around this..."), then "she" is referring to Glen, not the ladder.
– TripeHound
Dec 7 at 13:58
1
1
Dunno what's usual in British English, but in the US "she" is used for the well-known case of referring to a boat, and often when referring to a motor vehicle as well. Plus it's often used informally when discussing objects (such as a ladder) being manipulated. (NB: I'm NOT using "object" or "manipulated" in a metaphorical sense!) The "rules" for this latter (or ladder) usage are buried in the heads of workmen, and not really available for detailed examination.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Dunno what's usual in British English, but in the US "she" is used for the well-known case of referring to a boat, and often when referring to a motor vehicle as well. Plus it's often used informally when discussing objects (such as a ladder) being manipulated. (NB: I'm NOT using "object" or "manipulated" in a metaphorical sense!) The "rules" for this latter (or ladder) usage are buried in the heads of workmen, and not really available for detailed examination.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
add a comment |
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
Jafa is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
draft saved
draft discarded
Jafa is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Jafa is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Jafa is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Thanks for contributing an answer to English Language & Usage Stack Exchange!
- Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research!
But avoid …
- Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
- Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience.
To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers.
Some of your past answers have not been well-received, and you're in danger of being blocked from answering.
Please pay close attention to the following guidance:
- Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research!
But avoid …
- Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
- Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience.
To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers.
draft saved
draft discarded
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2fenglish.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f475980%2fusing-of-the-pronoun-she-with-objects%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
1
It would be helpful if you could quote the specific sentence where you observed this use of the word "she".
– sumelic
Dec 7 at 11:01
1
It was probably a [fake] accent, as some other (Romantic) European languages have gendered common nouns.
– AmI
Dec 7 at 11:01
2
If it's the third quote on this WikiQuote page you're asking about ("Get your brain around this..."), then "she" is referring to Glen, not the ladder.
– TripeHound
Dec 7 at 13:58
1
Dunno what's usual in British English, but in the US "she" is used for the well-known case of referring to a boat, and often when referring to a motor vehicle as well. Plus it's often used informally when discussing objects (such as a ladder) being manipulated. (NB: I'm NOT using "object" or "manipulated" in a metaphorical sense!) The "rules" for this latter (or ladder) usage are buried in the heads of workmen, and not really available for detailed examination.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago