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British Slang VS American Slang
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Amy.Lin posted on 2017/10/28Ever wondered why Brits say 'gobsmacked' while Americans say 'blown away'? This video dives into the fun world of British slang versus American slang, giving you practical phrases and cultural insights you can use every day. You'll pick up tons of new vocabulary and understand those hilarious differences that make learning English so exciting!
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US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
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UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
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US /ˈkɑmən/
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UK /'kɒmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- Field near a village owned by the local community
- Adjective
- Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
- Typical, normal; not unusual
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