I need an example
I need an example of a an idea which can be expressed in different ways depending on the situation, to show the change of a speaker's style. For instance, I have this one:
Formal language: to pass away. Everyday language: to die. Casual language: to bite the dust. But I need another one and now I'm not able to think of a word or an idea (it doesn't need to be a verb) which I can express using these three different ways. :thinking: :( Thanks. :) |
Formal language: to be in a difficult situation
Everyday language: to be stuck. Casual language: to be between a rock and a hard place |
formal: we enjoyed ourselves tremendously
normal: we had great time together informal: we had a blast |
Formal language: Mr. Enrique
Everyday language: Enri Casual language: Enrique |
Formal language: He is overweight.
Everyday language: He is pretty fat. Casual language: "He is freaking huge!" or "He is a fatty." Formal language: He is not accurate with a gun. Everyday language: He is a terrible shot. Casual language: He couldn't hit the broad side of barn. |
He is very much under the influence of alcohol
He is very drunk He is p*ssed out of his skull I am a colourful person You are an eccentric He is stark raving mad His intellect leaves a lot to be desired He is not very bright He is as thick as two short planks etc. |
Homosexual :)
Gay :good: Weird, queer, fag, faggot...:bad: |
Oh, thank you everybody with your examples, they are very useful. :applause:
María José, I didn't know that casual words for 'gay'. Thank you. :thumbsup: |
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Thank you, Chileno. :)
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