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irmamar January 05, 2011 04:08 AM

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. :)

JimC January 05, 2011 05:03 AM

Formal language: to be in a difficult situation
Everyday language: to be stuck.
Casual language: to be between a rock and a hard place

poli January 05, 2011 05:48 AM

formal: we enjoyed ourselves tremendously
normal: we had great time together
informal: we had a blast

ookami January 05, 2011 08:46 AM

Formal language: Mr. Enrique
Everyday language: Enri
Casual language: Enrique

Awaken January 05, 2011 10:20 AM

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.

Perikles January 05, 2011 10:35 AM

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.

María José January 05, 2011 12:47 PM

Homosexual :)
Gay :good:
Weird, queer, fag, faggot...:bad:

irmamar January 06, 2011 11:14 PM

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:

chileno January 06, 2011 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irmamar (Post 103019)
Oh, thank you everybody with your examples, they are very useful. :applause:

María José, I didn't know those casual words for 'gay'. Thank you. :thumbsup:

:):):)

irmamar January 06, 2011 11:34 PM

Thank you, Chileno. :)


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