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That's the spirit. and You have nailed it.
Are they slang?Is it often used by native speaker?
Feb 20, 2025 1:23 AM
Answers · 6
Both phrases are commonly used by native speakers.
The first one is a bit slang. The second one is very slang as well as metaphorical/figurative.
Feb 20, 2025 1:25 PM
Those are idioms, not slang. "Slang" expressions are tied to specific subcultures or are transient or faddish.
Feb 20, 2025 6:05 PM
They are colloquial expressions, meaning that they are examples of informal, everyday language.
Feb 20, 2025 11:13 AM
I wouldn't say they are slang and they are often used by native English speakers.
Feb 20, 2025 8:14 AM
colloquial expressions.
Feb 20, 2025 1:59 AM
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