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Are they slang?Is it often used by native speaker?
Feb 20, 2025 1:23 AM
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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.
February 20, 2025
Those are idioms, not slang. "Slang" expressions are tied to specific subcultures or are transient or faddish.
February 20, 2025
They are colloquial expressions, meaning that they are examples of informal, everyday language.
February 20, 2025
I wouldn't say they are slang and they are often used by native English speakers.
February 20, 2025
colloquial expressions.
February 20, 2025
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