What’s a colloquialism?

Colloquialisms are informal words or phrases that are not used in formal writing, and can be specific to a region or culture. Examples include “What’s up?” and “OMG.” Regionalisms, such as “pop” or “soda,” can also be colloquial. Colloquialisms can be difficult for language learners to understand. A colloquialism can refer to words, phrases, or […]

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