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Alina Torovets
Do Brits use the word "flag down" talking about a taxi? Flag down that taxi. Like stop or catch a taxi. Thank you ✨🙏🏻
Mar 7, 2023 8:46 AM
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Yes we do!
March 7, 2023
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Yes, "flag down" is a common expression in British English (as well as other varieties of English) that means to stop a taxi or other vehicle by waving or signaling to the driver. So, "flag down that taxi" would be a natural way to express the idea of stopping or catching a taxi.
March 7, 2023
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Alina Torovets
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Russian, Ukrainian
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English
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