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Slang
Culture specific, informal words and terms that are not considered standard in a language.
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like, you know
Language; Slang
A combining of the expressions like and you know. (Never used in formal writing.) * She is, well, like, you know, PG. * This is, well, like, you know, too much!
Look (at) what the cat dragged in!
Language; Slang
Well, look who has just arrived! * Look what the cat dragged in! I thought you would never get here.
Look alive!
Language; Slang
Move faster!; Look and act alert! * There’s work to be done! Look alive! * Look alive! It’s a long, hard day ahead!
Look who’s talking!
Language; Slang
You are just as guilty!; You are just as much at fault! * Me a tax cheat? Look who’s talking! * Look who’s talking! You were there before I was.
Lord love a duck!
Language; Slang
Wow! * Lord love a duck! It’s Mary! * Lord love a duck, I’m tired!
