Originally Posted by
downtube42
I disagree on the distinction between y'all and all y'all. It's not singularity vs plurality.
Y'all refers to two or more people, but not necessarily everyone. You can be facing a crowd of twenty, be talking to just two of the twenty, and use y'all.
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You have obviously never studied the linguistics lessons in the 80's sitcom, "Mel's Diner". You must do your homework before you get to class.