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Gary Van Cott asked this question about The Missing and the Dead (Logan McRae, #9):
The main character says "Shop" several times when he finds the police station empty. I presume this is another way to say "Hello, is anyone here?" but I can't find any references to prove it.
Kate It's also common (or, at least, used to be) in the UK to say 'Shop' to get service in a shop when the shopkeeper can't be seen.…moreIt's also common (or, at least, used to be) in the UK to say 'Shop' to get service in a shop when the shopkeeper can't be seen.(less)
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The Missing and the Dead
by Stuart MacBride
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