Do Brits use the word "flag down" talking about a taxi? Flag down that taxi. Like stop or catch a taxi. Thank you ✨🙏🏻

Alina Torovets

Mar 7, 2023 8:46 AM

Yes we do!

March 7, 2023

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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