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Sofía Martinez
What means "i can not flake on them"?
Hi, I have heard on a TV series this expression "i can not flake on them" and I am not able to find the right translation on the internet. Can you help me? Thanks
16 juil. 2018 17:59
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A "flake" is a malqueda. To flake or "flake out" means to not show up for something planned because you forgot or because you did not realize that you had another thing that you needed to do.
It can have a connotation of someone who often does not show up for things because they are disorganized and/or forgetful. Sometimes we might say they "spaced it" but that is even more casual speech.
16 juillet 2018
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If you can't find words such as 'flake' in your dictionary, then you might want to look in urbandictionary.com to see if the definitions which may be given, help with your sentences.
16 juillet 2018
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I also wanted to add that in addition to canceling at the last minute, is commonly used for people who cancel without notice. I.e., never show up but also don't call/text, etc. You can also describe such a person as "flakey". :)
16 juillet 2018
Thank you! Now I understand!
16 juillet 2018
"To flake" is a slang term that means to cancel, or be unable to continue plans with someone. For example:
You ask your friend Jill to go to the movies with you. Then, right before the movie is going to start, Jill sends you a message and says that she can't come. In this case, Jill is flaking because she didn't come.
A person who does this a lot is called a "flake"
I hope that helps!
16 juillet 2018
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Sofía Martinez
Compétences linguistiques
Anglais, Espagnol
Langue étudiée
Anglais
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