You did well, sir! I'm going to unob-my-arse right out of here now.Unattainable has a different connotation: that an aspiration to own such a thing might be an unattainable goal. It puts the emphasis on the state of mind of the seeker. Unobtainable is a simple (if likely exaggerated) statement of fact about the relative rarity of the commodity in question.
(And I can't believe I just responded to language usage schoolmarmery.)
"I got a pair of clear PRS lampshade knobs for only $1000! I'm so excited to have them. They'll go in my collection cabinet next to my $5000 1999 Klon, my $10,000 1958 PAFs, and my $25,000 1961 AKG C-12."
"Um, OK. You use any of that stuff?"
"Not really. Hey, want to see my collection of vintage typewriters? They're like word processors, only they're mechanical!"
If you have to ask how much you can't afford him.You must be priceless!![]()
Hey, he had me at clear lampshade (haha).If you have to ask how much you can't afford him.