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829. 88 English expressions that will confuse everyone (Part 3)

Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

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The Origins of Rude Words

In the 1960s, someone that was unfashionable might be nicknamed a Wally. But these days it's just anyone who's a bit silly and a bit stupid. Next is the phrase, wind your neck in. If you want to tell someone to not concern themselves with issues that don't directly affect them, you might tell them to wind their neck in. The word wangle can mean free tickets or an upgrade to business class on a plane.

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