| 单词 | colloquialism |
| 例句 | But for the pageant, she doesn’t want to hear me speak any street talk, or, as she calls it, colloquialisms. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Robert Federico, Repertorio’s artistic director, designed the breezy set and evocative lighting, and also translated the play from the original Neapolitan to Spanish filled with colloquialisms from all over the Caribbean. Review: From Last Rites to Marriage Vows in ‘Filomena Marturano’ 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z They based the name on a colloquialism, Michael explains. Alabama?s Best Pints 2012-04-18T14:50:06.280Z He added that he is “a great admirer of the work done at the club” and said that he “would be chuffed” – a British colloquialism meaning pleased – “if this can help in some way.” ArtsBeat: Banksy Emerges From Shadows to Weigh In on Dispute Over Work 2014-05-08T18:01:15Z Throughout, Wood’s lush prose modulates gently between the three women’s voices, incorporating Pepper’s childish colloquialisms, Ada’s bluff irritation and Pearl’s confused meanderings without ever loosing its lyrical power. ‘Weathering’ review: A haunting debut set in the British countryside 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Hofmann's translation is tough and readable – though I began collecting colloquialisms that felt out of place and brought me up against the fact that this book was not written in English or American. The Emperor's Tomb by Joseph Roth – review 2013-01-25T20:00:01Z The dialogue was studded with the kinds of colloquialisms and vernacular that can be heard in many Black households. A Groundbreaking Cartoon Family Returns, ‘Louder and Prouder’ 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Or the way Agnes de Mille imbued her ballets with American colloquialism and became a charter member of Ballet Theater in 1940. Breaking the Glass Slipper: Where Are the Female Choreographers? 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z With such a convoluted plot, not to mention hundreds of pages of period British colloquialisms, screenwriters face enormous challenges in dialogue and characterization. A New ‘Wuthering Heights,’ From Andrea Arnold 2012-09-30T04:27:19Z “The more I kept reading the more I kept being bowled over by the Aussie colloquialisms – some words I hadn’t heard it a while!” he says. Ryan Kwanten: I went on a road trip to find myself after playing Blinky Bill 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z When they meet again at the end of the movie, the Dude summarizes his wayward journey as “strikes and gutters,” which is basically the same colloquialism filtered through the mind of a bowling alley stoner. ‘Fargo’ Season 3, Episode 8: The View From the Dung Heap 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z The dialogue is also a bit of a problem, with the colloquialisms and character’s nicknames seeming forced rather than organic. Queen Sugar: Oprah’s latest drama is a sweet success 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z These shows feature the vernacular, colloquialisms, and a style that's indigenous to the cities where they are based; "Power" doesn't. I love "Power," but please stop comparing it to "The Wire" 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z There’s a phrase that I think everyone uses now, but it’s definitely an African American colloquialism: We like to say the struggle is real. The Head of Charleston’s New African American Museum on Curiosity, Courage and Storytelling 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Throughout, Moss’s voice is conversational, punctuated with frequent ellipses and colloquialisms: “Oh well.” Memoirs of Womanhood by Emily Ratajkowski, Toufah Jallow and N. West Moss 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z “Or was he just a . . .” — and here Lincecum used a colloquialism that’s synonymous with a part of the male anatomy that is unprintable in this magazine. T Magazine: Little Big Man 2011-03-11T18:01:47Z Critics have argued that her use of imagery and colloquialisms normally associated with African American culture – like the gold grills and extravagant chains – is a crass example of cultural appropriation. Miley Cyrus has gone hip-hop. What's the problem? 2013-07-05T15:04:32Z Buckley’s dialogue sounds like the witty combination of the vulgar and formal in Restoration comedy, but sprinkled into it — and one must assume this is deliberate — are modern colloquialisms. Finding the Funny in 17th-Century History 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z One of the most jarring aspects of the new “Persuasion” is the way it drops modern colloquialisms into what presents as a classic period drama, with its Regency settings and costumes. Why Is It So Hard to Adapt Austen? (The Fans Might Play a Part.) 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z In the scattering of Christian pieties and Irish colloquialisms, I also heard the sound of home. Beckett's Not I: how I became the ultimate motormouth 2013-05-08T18:30:01Z It’s an American remake of a British dating show modelled on a dusty American blueprint, making it the televisual equivalent of translating colloquialisms before then translating them back. Love Island USA: are Americans ready to crack on with the remake? 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z The 80s was a time when Egyptian drama, music and film monopolised Arabic media; we imbibed the Egyptian accent and colloquialisms as well as our local influences. Egypt has returned from the cultural backwaters 2011-02-24T16:19:39Z For example, “Bess uses a lot of current colloquialisms, slang,” Alexander said, but the actress objected to Nancy’s use of the phrase “I see you.” Don’t Tell, but Jane Alexander Is Also a Comedian 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z As does the suggestion that the initial R stands for Richard, a French colloquialism for moneybags. Putting modern art on the map 2012-08-24T20:35:17Z He reminds me of Barney Frank in that way: He has a way of tossing crazy colloquialisms in that make him seem even more dismissive of an argument than he is. How John McWhorter found himself defending Scalia on affirmative action: “Frankly, I think even a stopped clock is right twice a day” 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z Religious thoughts seemed to be the gravest ones in Montreal then, insinuated, even inculcated, by its architecture, seasonal festivals, and colloquialisms. Leonard Cohen's Montreal 2015-02-28T05:00:00Z Except for their occasional use of “gidday” and other Australian colloquialisms, the women residing on the Pirriwee Peninsula near Sydney could just as easily live in Anywhere, U.S.A. ‘Big Little Lies,’ by Liane Moriarty, reveals parents’ ugly secrets in quiet Aussie town Wilson doesn’t shy from colloquialisms: “fighting solo,” “pep talk,” “on day eighteen.” A Version of Homer That Dares to Match Him Line for Line 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z I asked one loquacious, evidently knowledgeable viewer if “gray matter” was a colloquialism or a term of science. A Deep Dive Into the Brain, Hand-Drawn by the Father of Neuroscience 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z He grew up speaking French, Hebrew and Arabic, and he makes a concerted effort to work newly learned colloquialisms into his conversation, as if speaking in italics. The 'French Jerry Seinfeld' sets himself up for big things in the U.S. with 'Oh My Gad' 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z I learned that it’s a term of science that became a colloquialism: the brain has gray matter, which contains cells, and also white matter, which is fibrous. A Deep Dive Into the Brain, Hand-Drawn by the Father of Neuroscience 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z That "Indian Matchmaking" also allows us to tag along on these various journeys without pausing to explain the culture beyond translating specific colloquialisms should be to its credit. Remember, "Indian Matchmaking" is as much of a entertainment fable as all of romance reality 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z Despite heaps of academic-style analysis and criticism of the American tendency to categorize foods into categories of "good" and "bad," those age-old colloquialisms show no sign of losing steam. With deep-fried fake chicken, can Beyond break the link between health food and vegetarianism? 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z "To improvise in 1860s vernacular with 1860s colloquialisms was one of the most difficult things I've ever been asked to do," Long said of his role. Justin Long reclaims his acting mojo in "Distance" 2010-09-01T22:57:00Z Mr. Cucuzza has taken obvious delight in creating the language of the play, a tangy stew of vulgarities and colloquialisms that is often funny but mostly unprintable in a family newspaper. | 'Cattywampus': ?Cattywampus? at Incubator Arts Project - Review 2012-01-12T23:37:24Z His natty-meets-naughty aesthetic is all his own, and it carries over to his phraseology, which weds scholarly words and cheeky colloquialisms. The Tipsy Diaries: Paul Grieco?s Summer of Riesling at Terroir 2010-08-05T16:19:00Z “Sorry, mate,” he says, the British colloquialism sounding odd in his deep, soothing east coast tones. Clarke Peters: 'I was 15 when I first stuck out my thumb and ran away from home' 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z “It is a completely unbelievable but wholly captivating flight into fancy composed of unequal dollops of comedy, romance, poignancy, funny colloquialisms and Manhattan’s swankiest East Side areas captured in the loveliest of colors,” A.H. What’s on TV This Week: ‘True Lies’ and ‘Black Girl Missing’ 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z This snide colloquialism refers to an uppity young woman who eats the cheapest possible meals in order to save up for Prada handbags and the like. In This Korean Best Seller, a Young Mother Is Driven to Psychosis 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z It’s a colloquialism of course, but yeah, we do. "Desus & Mero" won't give 2020 candidates a pass: "We bring up receipts" 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z His esoteric topic at times clashes with the clunky colloquialisms Skaife deploys when talking about himself. 3 Books That Take Us Inside the Lives of Britain’s Royals 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z “I’m very chuffed — is that a word that you have here? — I’m very chuffed that the three lads have gelled so well together,” Mr. Wolk said afterward, citing a British colloquialism meaning pleased. Vaudeville Authenticity at the Metropolitan Opera 2015-04-12T04:00:00Z He is based on a real guy, an immigrant appropriating American colloquialisms. Colman Domingo’s Crooked Summer 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z Its florid colloquialisms and anarchic narrative forms serve to shed light on other neglected spaces — the lives of Britain’s forgotten working class. Review | In ‘Endland,’ Tim Etchells finds squalid humor in post-Brexit Britain 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z His colloquialisms and slang and deliberately simplistic language all seem a bit cor-blimey-guvnor. Booker club: Last Orders by Graham Swift 2012-07-24T11:28:36Z Her signature emphatic all caps and charmingly sarcastic colloquialisms, her crass irreverence and staggering self-awareness, are themselves, forgive the figure of speech, addictive. In her debut memoir, notorious writer Cat Marnell apologizes for nothing 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z Oliver doesn’t consider his coach’s typos or colloquialisms unprofessional. What Can an Online Dating Coach Do for You? 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z Electrical outlets reappear in his paintings, a reference to the colloquialism, “Are you plugged in?” He Likes ‘Staying Under the Radar,’ but His Art Is Getting Noticed 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z Sure, it bears mentioning that saying “drug” as the past tense of “drag” is a rural colloquialism and not a bigly indicator of intelligence. A tale of two populisms: Do you want to live in Donald Trump’s New York or Bob Dylan’s America? 2016-11-05T04:00:00Z Making the colloquialisms of Albert Square look like a far-off universe, or at least a far-off postcode, this festival is now the epitome of cosmopolitan eclecticism, and this year it's bigger than ever. This week's new film events 2013-06-22T05:00:15Z The rococo romanticism of “Emeralds,” the simultaneous music-hall colloquialism and astringent modernity of “Rubies” and the grand imperial manner of “Diamonds” all show us the range of styles that Balanchine commanded. Dance Review: Three Gems of the Here and Now 2011-06-06T22:04:19Z No, not the World War II-era shoe polish that gave rise to that unprintable colloquialism. The luxury-goods company Shinola is capitalizing on Detroit “There they said that ‘Venezuelans are ñucos, they are donkeys,’” he recounted, using a colloquialism that means ignorant or uneducated. Venezuelan immigrants are ostracized in Colombia amid xenophobia and shifting politics 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z “Gun embodiment gets at the idea of the old colloquialism ‘When you’re holding a hammer, everything looks like a nail.’” Why Some Americans Buy Guns 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Yankee colloquialisms such as “I guess” and “You bet” echoed from Piccadilly Circus to Regent Street. Perspective | In 1911, Americans got excited about another coronation: George V’s 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z That year, it adopted a new policy, saying messages should avoid “witticisms, colloquialisms, popular cultural or slang references.” States love jokes on road safety signs. The feds aren’t laughing. 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The idea of harnessing the colloquialism “Old Indian Tricks” was inspired by an offhand comment from your sister’s husband. The Native American Artist Harnessing ‘Old Indian Tricks’ 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z Although the Q Score may no longer be the casual cultural colloquialism it was once, it still remains vital enough for advertising companies and movie studios — among others — to purchase the data. Whatever happened to the almighty Q Score? 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z He didn’t yet grasp many of the references and colloquialisms — English would become his third language — but he could appreciate the artistry. Mad magazine’s oldest active artist still spoofs what makes us human 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z From the “daddy’s little girl” colloquialism to pop culture references such as “Daughters” or the #GirlDad hashtag, the fabled bond remains one of our most enduring touchstones. What do men criminalizing abortion tell their daughters? 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z “The Wiesn will take place,” Clemens Baumgaertner told reporters in Munich using the locals’ Bavarian colloquialism for the Oktoberfest which is referring to the big lawn, or Wiese, where the boozy celebrations are taking place. Munich’s Oktoberfest finally back on after pandemic pause 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z She describes a tightly knit multicultural community in which neighbors did more than just borrow a cup of sugar from each other — they borrowed colloquialisms. Seattle’s history of Black language: African American English, code-switching and why it matters today 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z To help master colloquialisms, Rodríguez listened to Drake, following along with the rapper’s lyrics on his phone. Is Julio Rodríguez the Future of Baseball? He Has No Doubt. 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z “Letting go” is just one of the many colloquialisms that implicitly nod in recognition and gratitude toward our brain’s forgetting mechanisms. Opinion | We Will Forget Much of the Pandemic. That’s a Good Thing. 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Then, a native English speaker assesses the fluency of the translation, taking into account some of the colloquialisms of the non-English language. Why dubbing has become more crucial to Netflix's business 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z "As a language teacher it's always interesting to see that some of these terms are usually new colloquialisms, or are rooted or borrowed from another language," he says. Eilish, cheugy and Omicron among 2021's most mispronounced words 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z "As a language teacher, it’s always interesting to see that some of these terms are usually new colloquialisms, or are rooted or borrowed from another language," he said. 'Omicron,' 'dogecoin' top list of 2021's most mispronounced words 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z “As a language teacher, it’s always interesting to see that some of these terms are usually new colloquialisms, or are rooted or borrowed from another language,” he said. ‘Cheugy,’ ‘omicron’ among 2021’s most mispronounced words 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Employing a southern colloquialism, he added his decision to pick Lueders and Free for the roles “was as easy of a decision as falling off a log.” At pivotal points in human spaceflight, NASA undergoes major reorganization 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Professional athletes typically stick to discussing their own team during media availability, relying on colloquialisms and cliches by the dozen. What Peyton Manning really thought about the Patriots during his playing days 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Additionally, if Twitter's model is predominantly trained on American English data, then it might have missed the hateful use of British colloquialisms such as "bint". Why was my tweet about football labelled abusive? 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z Now, of course, “the proof will be in the pudding,” as Biden said, using one of his signature colloquialisms. Putin not likely to put aside his pirate ways 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z Like most of his work, this poem was meant to be read aloud, using colloquialisms, wordplay, alliteration. Lawrence Ferlinghetti—the San Francisco poet, publisher and bookseller—has died 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z Around the nation, “Black and Tan” was a colloquialism used for integrated nightclubs that operated during racial segregation. Antidote to displacement: Black and Tan Hall creates new economic model for changing neighborhood 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z “He is a partisan hack. And ‘negro’ is a black colloquialism that is used daily!!!” Daily Beast columnist calls Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron an ‘Uncle Tom,’ ‘disgrace to his people’ 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z In the meantime, I will think twice before using colloquialisms - or a strategically placed emoji - when I tweet. Why was my tweet about football labelled abusive? 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z I think uninformed, naive and ignorant colloquialisms deserve discussion and education rather than outrage. Replace the national anthem? Readers have some suggestions 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z It’s subtle — shrouded in absent-minded stereotyping, unchallenged colloquialisms, tepid rebukes of inflammatory remarks like the ones recently made by DeSean Jackson and Nick Cannon or, even worse, no rebukes at all. My first brush with Black anti-Semitism came early. Wrong then. Wrong now 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z About 180,000 people live within an area the size of West Virginia and preserve a diverse culture that includes a range of different kinds of food and colloquialisms. The Navajo Nation faced water shortages for generations — and then the pandemic hit 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z The use of the word camp is a Vermont colloquialism. Sanders’ ‘summer camp’ in Vermont becomes fodder in debate 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z Hernández embodied that Spanish colloquialism, hands on her forehead and chest as she tried to breathe deeply: If this doesn’t get better, something bad is going to happen to me. Puerto Rico earthquake aftershocks again rattle coastline as residents deal with disaster after disaster 2020-01-11T05:00:00Z Spiro then made the argument that “stick the sub where it hurts” was understood as a colloquialism. Elon Musk tries to explain Twitter in ‘pedo guy’ defamation case 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Rarely has a colloquialism had as many mutations. Opinion | In Defense of ‘Woke’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Since it was more difficult for the North Koreans to learn a new English vocabulary, many of the South Korean players stuck individual notes on their lockers to study North Korean colloquialisms. When the North and South Korean hockey teams met for the first time 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z At times he’s also, to use a colloquialism, realllllllly gone for it, like when he portrayed a man with multiple personalities in “Raising Cain.” - The Washington Post 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z Elaine Showalter, in her introduction to the Penguin edition, describes how “Alcott’s vigorous slang, colloquialisms, and regionalisms were replaced by a blander, more refined and ‘ladylike’ prose” upon request of the publisher. ‘Little Women’ turns 150 this year. For Seattle Times arts critic Moira Macdonald, it’s a book that never gets old. 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z He favors information over ideology, with an approach to narrative that mimics the chatty colloquialisms of an NPR podcast rather than preacherly rhetorical flourishes. How Andrew Yang’s Robot Apocalypse Can Heal a Divided Nation 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z In poems such as “One Is One,” a sonnet from “The Bird Catcher,” she wrote with a conversational tone and sometimes jarring colloquialisms: Marie Ponsot, elegant poet of the sea, stars and her seven-child family, dies at 98 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z “Sometimes one can only muster an exasperated colloquialism to express feelings of outrage — when the alternatives would only be more profane.” Bravado or belligerent, it’s Joe Biden’s response to nearly everything: ‘C’mon, man!’ 2019-07-06T04:00:00Z To give someone “a fair go” is an Australian colloquialism for providing justice. Policy differences at stake in Australian federal election 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z She peppers her talks with plenty of Texas colloquialisms, like “There’s nothing in the middle of the road but white stripes and dead armadillos.” ‘Courage’ special brings author Brené Brown to Netflix 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z But sometimes Alexa gets it wrong — especially when grappling with new slang, regional colloquialisms or languages other than English. Thousands of Amazon workers are listening to what people tell Alexa 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z Featuring off-kilter rhymes, Southern colloquialisms and a recited delivery, it rose to No. 9 on the R&B charts and is sometimes described as a precursor to hip-hop. Andre Williams, R&B singer and producer known as Mr. Rhythm, dies at 82 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z Mizzle, a gray-green, gets its name from a colloquialism for that familiar British weather condition halfway between mist and drizzle. The Luxury Paint Company Creating a New Kind of Decorating Anxiety 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Senior Writer Guy Yocom visited with Jenkins in his Park Avenue apartment in New York City and found him in his usual mood—easy, matter-of-fact, fun to be with, his voice lubricated by Texas colloquialisms. Dan Jenkins: The Golf Digest Interview - Golf Digest 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Spitting the dummy is an Australian colloquialism for someone who reacts to a situation in a bad-tempered or petulant manner. Serena cartoon not racist, watchdog rules 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z Often, she dispelled pretense in favor of colloquialism — as when she said of divisive rhetoric and policies, “I’m done with it,” with a casual wave of her hand. Sen. Kamala Harris defines her story as a potential presidential campaign nears 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z Bomba itself is an Armenian-Russian colloquialism, the owners explain, that people use to describe things they like such as cars and food, much like people here use “bomb.” Burrito Bomba is making next-level breakfast burritos out of a lot in North Hollywood 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Spickard said he became suspicious about the paper of one Chinese student, who ultimately was suspended, because it used antiquated British English colloquialisms and only sources that were more than half a century old. Faculty fret about cheating and low English skills as UC Santa Barbara enrolls more students from China 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z And while they strongly defend her recent comments, they also say that offering to sit in the front row of a public hanging with someone is not a local colloquialism. Cindy Hyde-Smith has embraced Confederate history more than once in her political career 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z The way people spoke, the colloquialisms and the amazing sense of oppressive Sunday tedium.” Mark Gatiss: ‘The League of Gentlemen was a premonition of Brexit’ 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Emily Dickinson’s outrageous freedom when it came to drawing on Biblical cadences and forming her own colloquialisms may have been Smith’s greatest influence. Tracy K. Smith’s Poetry of Desire 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z “He uses the British colloquialism ‘getting on my tits’ in place of getting on my nerves,” she said. Worst email ever? Sydney boss apologises for angry all-staff message that went viral 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z Being that the show is based in Louisiana, Glaude takes an express interest in making sure the language is authentic to the colloquialisms of the South. Alabama filmmaker catches the eye of big Hollywood name 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z The computer-generated voice used pauses, colloquialisms and circumlocutions usually present in human speech. Google to warn over 'realistic' bots 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z Banks told Reuters the testimony was “sheer whoppers”, a British colloquialism for lies. Brexit backer Banks denies allegation he misused data in campaign 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z There is accidental offence in the world because of different cultural experiences, norms and colloquialisms. To Avoid More Racist Hoodies, Retailers Seek Diversity 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z He presided over games with a rumbling baritone, a distinctive speaking rhythm, a trace of a Southern accent and a string of colloquialisms that made a Keith Jackson broadcast sound like no other. Sportscaster Keith Jackson, voice of college football, dead at 89 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z “Part of the appeal of the Premier League is some of the colloquialisms,” Earle said, referring to “kit” for “uniform” and “pitch” for “field” and “clean sheet” for “shutout.” 'We want authentic': how NBC's British commentators won the US audience 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z The term has outlived it's usefulness outside literature & music, casual conversational speech and colloquialism. Opinion | What Doctors Should Ignore 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z After this, he laughs and says his team will explain the English colloquialism. Inside the Aston Martin factory, where luxury cars are built by hand and machine 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z In the Instagram, Kendall is shown with her legs crossed, drinking a bottle of water, but she captioned it "tea time," possibly referring to the colloquialism of sharing gossip by "spilling tea." Every Reference in Taylor Swift's New Revenge-Themed Video 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z He presided over games with a rumbling baritone, a distinctive speaking rhythm, a trace of a Southern accent and a string of colloquialisms that made a Keith Jackson broadcast sound like no other. Sportscaster Keith Jackson, voice of college football, dead at 89 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z Many switch back and forth between standard English and Pidgin, peppering their speech with local words and colloquialisms. The fertile world of Nigerian patois 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z As a child, Nanjiani spoke Urdu at home; he learned English at school, and picked up colloquialisms from TV. Kumail Nanjiani’s Culture-Clash Comedy 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z There was also the more popular, and often overlooked, dimension of Roget’s work: his was a new kind of lexicon that acknowledged colloquialisms and – horrors – slang, for example, “wassail”, “swig”, “soak”, “souse”, “booze”, and “guzzle”. The 100 best nonfiction books: No 65 – Thesaurus by Dr Peter Mark Roget (1852) 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z But in addition to his coaching acumen, which has earned him a place in the Basketball Hall of Fame, Williams is known for his thick regional accent and a roster of five-star colloquialisms. Roy Williams? ‘He Doesn’t Have an Accent. You Have an Accent.’ 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z Zhai nan, a colloquialism meaning “homebody,” refers to young men who spend their lives chained to their home computers, surfing the Internet, playing computer games and chatting online. In China, live-streaming apps soothe lonely souls and create fortunes 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z When George W. Bush discussed “the Internets” in a 2000 presidential debate against democratic opponent Al Gore, it quickly became a “Bushism” — a neologism for folksy colloquialisms attributed to the then president. Donald Trump Blames Computers For 'Complicating Lives' 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z As the group trudged down University Boulevard, a popular postgame hangout for football fans, hecklers taunted them with Trump campaign colloquialisms like “Losers!” and the localized “Roll, Trump, Roll!” The Activists of Crimson Tide Country 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z The unofficial holiday’s Chinese name, “Guangunjie,” translates literally to “bare branches holiday,” a Chinese colloquialism meaning single men. China's Singles Day is like Black Friday on steroids 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z The colloquialisms and even the accent are Greek to them. Roy Williams? ‘He Doesn’t Have an Accent. You Have an Accent.’ 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z Dugma is a local colloquialism used to refer to the truck-size suicide bombs that are a hallmark of the Islamic State. Russian military claims it killed senior ISIS strategist 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z To employ a Texas colloquialism, it’s chickens — with a gun. This is Dallas, this is our city, and we don’t let terrorism win 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z AR-15″ is used as a colloquialism for variants from a number of different manufacturers. How could this be legal? A look at the AR-15 assault rifle, the weapon used in the Orlando masscre 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z "We use that phrase 'broken heart' as though it's a colloquialism, but there's a reality to it," Steinbaum said. Death of Loved One May Trigger Heart Rhythm Trouble 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z However, this essentially means that Trump is the most colloquial of our current crop of candidates, and the colloquialism can be quite the narcotic on the stump. Trump Is Extremely Articulate—That's Why He's So Dangerous 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z After his lessons, Mr. Friedlander helped her understand things, like what a state governor is, and American colloquialisms, like the proper order of the colors of the American flag. The Comic and the Ping-Pong Champ 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z Wine for Hamburgers Talking of football, the sports pages of German newspapers are always the best place to pick up new phrases and colloquialisms. Hello Berlin, goodbye optimism: why is Germany’s glass half empty? | Philip Oltermann 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z Whether on the Senate floor or in an Arkansas town square, Mr. Bumpers clothed his advocacy in entertaining stories and colorful colloquialisms. Dale Bumpers, Arkansas politician and barbed wit of the Senate, dies at 90 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z Pushed by Judge Lamberth on the point, who said “but we’re not going to tell him where he is in the line”, Folio responded: “I don’t think there is any clear line; it’s a colloquialism.” Obama administration admits review of Guantánamo cases will take years 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z If he was familiar with the colloquialism, the "Zinger" it would be. 7 Feet, 7 Blocks: Kristaps Porzingis Looms Ever Larger 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z Just in case, a consultant was on hand during rehearsals, to make sure that the colloquialisms were right. The Gent Behind “School of Rock” 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z The term "sport" was a colloquialism for sex, but also a hunting term, so it's a double entendre. Corsets, ostrich feather hats and 1890s brothels: A style maven spins stories of classic L.A. vice 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z “Worst best friend” is a “colloquialism we like to use here,” Warren says, adding that the man may have been a driver or assistant. US 'reasonably certain' it has killed 'Jihadi John' – as it happened 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z “There is a colloquialism known as suicide by cop,” he said. The Counted: are US police hiding behind 'suicide by cop' shootings? 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z “The type of colloquialisms they use are quite common among the other British women we follow who are in Syria and Iraq; very similar language, very similar slang, and references.” English-speaking female jihadis in Libya issue Islamic State call to arms 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z They like that he uses Spanish slang and common colloquialisms. Hispanics look to Pope Francis to lift debate on immigration with U.S. visit 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z Ezbob gets its name from the British colloquialism for a shilling and is the trading name for Orange Money Ltd. Alibaba enlists startups to provide UK trade financing 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z “Worst best friend” is a “colloquialism we like to use here,” Warren says, adding that the man may have been a driver or assistant. US 'reasonably certain' it has killed 'Jihadi John' – as it happened 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z Is this merely a convenient turn of phrase, a colloquialism? How We Sense the Heat of Chili Peppers and the Cool of Menthol [Excerpt] 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z Some were simply “allergic” to his style, which in both the fiction and nonfiction scrambled technical jargon with mall-escalator colloquialisms. The Turbulent Genius of David Foster Wallace He also sometimes uses colloquialisms when he addresses at least one foreign leader. David Cameron: Obama calls me 'bro' 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z At the corner table facing the door, Thomas would “molder,” collecting stories and picking up colloquialisms. In Wales, a Toast to Dylan Thomas on His 100th Birthday 2014-10-26T04:00:00Z But slang, colloquialisms and insider jargon are often jarring and inappropriate in straight-news contexts. The Slang Patrol 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z “Boston Strong,” the admirable rally for residents after attacks at the city’s marathon, quickly evolved into a catch-all colloquialism that baffles, maybe annoys, those outside the Northeast. Shinola Shines On In Detroit, Moves Past Local Criticism 2014-06-14T04:00:00Z The “digital natives” — a colloquialism used to describe millennials as they are the first generation raised on digital are naturally comfortable with technology and tend to be among the first to try new technologies. One Of The Biggest Challenges Facing Brands Today 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z While Mr. Obama will most likely shun such colloquialisms at West Point, the baseball analogy is an apt summary of his philosophy. Obama to Detail a Broader Foreign Policy Agenda 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z UK investigators call Badat a "supergrass," a British colloquialism for a prolific informant. Ex-bin Laden ally turns key witness in U.S. terrorism cases 2014-04-16T16:02:35Z Tech colloquialisms have permeated every aspect of life — hack your diet, your fitness, your dates — yet in reality, very little emphasis is placed on these activities. Silicon Valley’s Youth Problem 2014-03-12T09:00:16Z She encourages the class to use "scientific" names instead of colloquialisms. Warning children about online porn 2013-10-20T00:15:58Z They do not deal in ordinary conversation, and the meaning of informal colloquialisms are completely lost on them. Four Myths About Millennials 2013-04-12T09:45:36Z Or, in the American colloquialism, “Kill or be killed.” Families Continue to Heal 20 Years After Title Fight Between Ray Mancini and Duk-koo Kim 2012-09-17T00:28:06Z As these messages are being shared by millions of people on Twitter, the software also takes into account colloquialisms. Bits Blog: Twitter Unveils the Twindex, a New Political Index 2012-08-01T19:56:37Z So he eliminated the jargon; he packaged his troubling speculations about the future in an appealing blend of cozy colloquialisms and poetic metaphors. Ray Bradbury, Master of Science Fiction, Dies at 91 2012-06-06T14:49:14Z Every proverb, every slang phrase and colloquialism, is what one might call a petrified inspiration. A Captain of Industry Being the Story of a Civilized Man 2012-04-25T02:01:06.607Z The nervous expressive diction, the direct Elizabethan colloquialism, these things are Masefield; the form may vary, but not in its characteristics, the language. The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces 2012-03-12T03:00:26.180Z Boyish, too, was his racy talk, full of colloquialisms and bits of Yankee dialect, with which also his personal correspondence was peppered. William Hickling Prescott 2012-03-11T03:00:12.297Z No familiarity of address, no colloquialisms, pleasantries, or digressions, are admissible in them. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z DANDY, a word of uncertain origin which about 1813-1816 became a London colloquialism for the exquisite or fop of the period. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z The very colloquialism of his speech seemed incongruous and out of place. A Romance of Wastdale 2012-02-01T03:00:11.227Z This plausibility must be accredited largely to the vigorous colloquialism of his speeches. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z Nor was the speech of Alfred free from the taint—Alfred, whose pronunciation at least had been correct before he went out; while the common colloquialisms of the pair made Granville shudder. A Bride from the Bush 2011-12-24T03:08:05.053Z When we use the projections of the house to hold ourselves on to in the dream, are we not reminded of the familiar colloquialism about persons with well-developed breasts: "She has something to hold onto"? A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z Mrs. Max says it, you know; I am weak about taking on colloquialisms.' Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z Nor could a man live in London without catching some of the colloquialisms current among its residents. Schools, School-Books and Schoolmasters 2011-11-16T03:00:25.713Z David Henry Hwang, the Chinese-American author of M. Butterfly, launches his new Broadway play with a joke too: the frequently nutty Chinese mistranslations of American colloquialisms. Fall Theater Roundup: Can Hugh Jackman Save Broadway? 2011-11-14T12:06:40Z Ivanhoe said the colloquialisms created to enhance communication between student and teacher don't always succeed. Learning the language of fitness 2011-11-07T15:21:28Z Now you will surely judge that so to reject the discussion of literature must evidence stubborness, a very special obtuseness against objections, or, as the kindly colloquialisms of science have it, "a complete personal bias." A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z Slang and colloquialisms in dialogue has been left as it appeared in the original. The Angel of the Gila: A Tale of Arizona 2011-10-16T02:00:17.623Z The greatest temptation has been to render his very modern ideas by modern colloquialisms. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z The same is true of colloquialisms and slang. A Foreword to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition 2011-08-20T02:00:13.567Z I have intentionally retained colloquialisms in these excerpts, the indications of our familiarity, etc., to give a glimpse into the heart of the affectionate and sweet-natured man. Concerning Lafcadio Hearn With a Bibliography by Laura Stedman 2011-07-20T02:00:12.413Z The slang of a generation ago, some of it is given a permanent place in our language, and while in the dictionaries it is rated as a colloquialism, it is thus recognized. Revisiting the Earth 2011-07-12T02:00:36.337Z A great number of “modern dramas” included a ream of colloquialisms and anachronisms intermixed with Louis XV situations. Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z In the unparalleled fervour and romance of his compositions,—in the passionate heart-opening of his letters,—in the sane, wholesome, racy colloquialism of his critiques,—the real Robert Schumann is unfolded. A Day with Robert Schumann 2011-06-21T02:00:28.690Z “By using the colloquialism, he is politely dissing the new structure,” said Kaplan, a former senior attorney at the Office of Thrift Supervision. Prudential Says Fed Oversight of Insurers Is Science Fiction 2011-06-09T20:09:59Z A deficiency of grammar, a richness in expressive colloquialisms, and the possession of certain terms of Greek origin, constitute the main features of the Venetian dialect as it is known to us. Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) 2011-05-28T02:00:21.687Z Pure English was difficult enough for him, but the slangy colloquialism of the Riles’ home was almost unintelligible. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z I think a Tennesseean or Carolinian of the class given to colloquialisms would have applied the term "hoosier" to any rustic person without reference to his belonging to any locality in particular. The Word Hoosier; John Finley Indiana Historical Society Publications, Volume IV, Number 2 2011-03-21T02:00:12.857Z A spokeswoman added that "a colloquialism" was included in the chart. 'Giro Bay' map pulped by Loch Lomond bosses 2011-03-09T07:48:01Z "Who in the world has Mrs. Digby got with her today?" some of them would ask their companions, in the easy colloquialism of every-day life. Miss Theodora A West End Story 2011-02-26T03:00:48.940Z He had never found any one in his life before quite so provocative of colloquialism as Mr. Pope. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z They are absolutely unpretentious, prevailingly conversational in tone, abounding in homely similes and colloquialisms, pithy anecdotes, familiar proverbs, and references to current people and events which make up the popular gossip of the day. Studies in the Poetry of Italy, I. Roman 2011-02-06T03:00:58.870Z The occasions when they became really interested in my answers were when they would ask me the meaning of various colloquialisms. You turn if you want to, Mr Osborne: we're all for turning 2011-02-06T00:06:11Z So distinct in fact, there has been talk of using subtitles on the new show to translate local colloquialisms for the uninitiated, such as "howay", "hinny" and "canny". Jersey Shore v Geordie Shore 2011-02-04T10:17:03Z He turned back to the first page and began slowly, often pausing to illustrate the meaning with colloquialisms that to Swickey were decidedly interesting. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z He presses the passing colloquialism into his service. Boon, The Mind of the Race, The Wild Asses of the Devil, and The Last Trump; Being a First Selection from the Literary Remains of George Boon, Appropriate to the Times 2011-01-16T03:00:20.530Z Translations have been made as literal as possible; though sometimes it has been found better to offer the meaning rather than what in English would be an obscure colloquialism or idiomatic expression. The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries 2011-01-06T03:00:47.543Z “By the standards of days gone by I was not even remotely a toper,” he wrote, using a British colloquialism for a heavy drinker. Blair?s Memoirs Reveal ?Tears? but No Regrets on Iraq 2010-09-01T13:00:00Z I don’t think people are affirmatively trying to be insincere when they use this greeting; it’s just a colloquialism that has worked its way into the language. | Answerless Questions 2010-05-21T14:26:00Z In printing dialect, slang, and colloquialisms the only general rule is to follow copy. Abbreviations and Signs A Primer of Information about Abbreviations and Signs, with Classified Lists of Those in Most Common Use In the voices, the colloquialisms—the very colour of thought—spoke the spirit of the South—not the Old South, perhaps, yet the offspring of a mother who had passed on much of herself. The Tempering To use a very expressive colloquialism, "He never felt himself above his job." Great Singers on the Art of Singing Educational Conferences with Foremost Artists "Draw my mug," we might say, although translation does not go far to render that sort of colloquialism.—"Fix my phiz," and "Just you give me the map of my image." Fragments of an Autobiography Some are penned in the stiff phraseology taught when old fashions were new, some in the free and easy colloquialism of the rising generation. My First Book: the experiences of Walter Besant, James Payn, W. Clark Russell, Grant Allen, Hall Caine, George R. Sims, Rudyard Kipling, A. Conan Doyle, M.E. Braddon, F.W. Robinson, H. Rider Haggard, R.M. Ballantyne, I. Zangwill, Morley Roberts, David Christie Murray, Marie Corelli, Jerome K. Jerome, John Strange Winter, Bret Harte, "Q.", Robert Buchanan, Robert Louis Stevenson, with an introduction by Jerome K. Jerome. Nowhere is Regnier so uniformly free from technical defects and from colloquialisms in which he sometimes indulges. A Short History of French Literature A colloquialism probably growing out of the once frequently used electrical term "short-circuit." Astounding Stories, August, 1931 To use a northern colloquialism, he travelled light, carrying with him but one meal and no blanket. Seeds of Pine From time to time fashionable phrases and colloquialisms of the day mingled in his spiritual consolations, like bits of a newspaper in a book of devotion. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20, September, 1877. It's a colloquialism, comes from baseball, that's a sport we play. You Don't Make Wine Like the Greeks Did She studied about things, as the colloquialism has it. Frances of the Ranges The Old Ranchman's Treasure It was possible to find little crowds, now and then, that harmonized well enough for a time and to get into a group, if, to use a colloquialism, one belonged. The "Genius" She had retained her very colloquialisms, this Molly, too unconscious and too indolent to know she had them, probably, or to care. The House of Fulfilment Some of my egghead friends from the Hub tell me that I shouldn't, since they're merely an ancient colloquialism used to describe a race of aborigines on the American land mass. Noble Redman Still, a colloquialism, not a doubt about it. You Don't Make Wine Like the Greeks Did His mind is uncommonly clear and he speaks with no Negro colloquialisms and almost no dialect. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves. Texas Narratives, Part 2 V. Roads.—The familiar false concord is not certainly a form of colloquialism that I should feel inclined to encourage. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 23 (of 25) Mr. Mosely's editorials are likewise open to criticism on the ground of colloquialism, though the natural exuberance of youth excuses much. Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 “I know it,” Nancy agreed, with New England colloquialism. Outside Inn Indeed, I may say––using one of our 144 homely but expressive colloquialisms––that when it comes to lion-hunting I am simply hell!” Santa Fé's Partner Being Some Memorials of Events in a New-Mexican Track-end Town He had a perfect command of the English language, but a wilful lapse into colloquialisms endeared him, he knew, to his rougher kind. The Prisoner Moreover, Jim reflected that he himself had used no Western colloquialisms; he had talked to the strangers like an Englishman. Partners of the Out-Trail "Don't keep me in suspense," he continued; "in fact, to descend to a colloquialism, I insist on Your Grace letting the cat out of the bag with the least possible delay." Mr. Punch Awheel The Humours of Motoring and Cycling One great advantage of synonym study is to exterminate colloquialisms. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions All other colloquialisms, typographical, spelling or punctuation errors have been left as in the original book. Baby Nightcaps But he is allowing colloquialism to run riot over meaning. Somehow Good He liked her voice; it was clear without being harsh, and she seldom used smart colloquialisms. Partners of the Out-Trail They found themselves, to use an emphatic colloquialism, between the Devil and the Deep Sea, nor had they sufficient originality between them to suggest a compromise. In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula The literary value of the colloquialisms of upper-class people has never, except here and there in the plays of Oscar Wilde, been exploited as delightfully and effectively as in Henry James. Suspended Judgments Essays on Books and Sensations And the touches of "infernal colloquialism," so deliberately fitted in, and making us remember�many things!�is there anything in the world like them? Visions and Revisions A Book of Literary Devotions "Stap me," he cried, using a colloquialism of the period, "if I do not name them the Rude Islands." Terribly Intimate Portraits He had, of course, been to McGill, but since they reached the Old Country he was dropping his Western colloquialisms. Partners of the Out-Trail Von Rittenheim, who had not been able to follow the colloquialisms, frowned at "moonshining," which rang out for his ears above all else. A Tar-Heel Baron One very delicate and dainty device of Henry James is his trick of placing "inverted commas" round even the most harmless of colloquialisms. Suspended Judgments Essays on Books and Sensations It is colloquialism; but it is such colloquialism as ghosts or vampires would use. Visions and Revisions A Book of Literary Devotions It is, however, mostly a gun-tackle term.—Bowse up the jib, a colloquialism to denote the act of tippling: it is an old phrase, and was probably derived from the Dutch buyzen, to booze. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Allowing for a few colloquialisms, they’re worth listening to; which is more than I’d care to say for a number of the people one meets in this country.” The Long Portage Just now we have a bent toward colloquialism on paper; it was not the bent of Irving's day. Washington Irving Pardon the colloquialism,” she murmured as she sank back. The Motor Girls on Crystal Bay or, The Secret of the Red Oar In making a little book of them I have thought it best to leave them as they were delivered, with all the colloquialisms that are natural to spoken words frankly exposed to cold print. The Little Manx Nation - 1891 A colloquialism for a man up to his duty. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. “You never say!” exclaimed Davidge, dropping into a favourite colloquialism of his native county. The Herapath Property We meet, of course, with numerous colloquialisms which do not occur in the literary texts, and now and then with provincial expressions, but it is seldom that a word is incorrectly written. Babylonians and Assyrians, Life and Customs And yet I own to having been strangely attracted by these well-groomed scions of a vanishing breed, with their finely chiselled features, their clipped colloquialisms and their cheerful arrogance. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914 She was smiling now, and Morton's colloquialisms always interested her. The Last Woman A colloquialism for mounting an epaulette, or receiving a commission. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. He must like to figure, to use a colloquialism,18 and his fondness for it must be genuine, almost an absorption. Opportunities in Engineering His legends are not always so concise as Leech's, but for truth of expression, felicitous colloquialism, and above all, for foreign accent, he is unapproached. The History of "Punch" As he went on, his voice deepened, his eye gleamed, and in spite of his colloquialisms, which we could not notice, his words began to thrill us like potent oratory. Aladdin & Co. A Romance of Yankee Magic If we have any worth-discerning faculty, we know when a man is handling certain subjects whether he knows what he is talking about; whether or not, to use an expressive colloquialism, "he has been there." Men in the Making "Not worth a stiver" is a colloquialism to express a person's poverty. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The legend goes that the term scoon was a colloquialism used when skipping stones. Steve and the Steam Engine He did not believe that his old fellow-countrywoman would, to use a vulgar English colloquialism, “give him away.” Good Old Anna In his case the colloquialism must be taken literally; he really was thinking about breakfast, as he thought about every conscious act of his life when time allowed deliberation. The Woman in Black He had lived a great deal in America, and his speech was full of American colloquialisms. The Dictator Also a colloquialism for marque, as a letter of mart or marque. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. To-day everyone seems to be, if I may use the favourite colloquialism, "on the make"; and the devotion with which people worship money pervades their whole conversation, and colours their whole view of life. Fifteen Chapters of Autobiography Now “awfully sorry” is not a western colloquialism, and the girl looked at him attentively. The Gold Trail The word so rendered may perhaps be represented by some such phrase as 'discovered'; or, if I may use a 'colloquialism,' if a man be caught 'red-handed.' Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Corinthians, Galatians, and Philippians Chapters I to End. Colossians, Thessalonians, and First Timothy. Except in these cases the apostrophe is not a plural sign and should be so used only when it is intended to reproduce a dialect or colloquialism. Punctuation A Primer of Information about the Marks of Punctuation and their Use Both Grammatically and Typographically To turn up the flukes of an anchor to the gunwale for stowage, after being catted.—Other fish to fry, a common colloquialism, expressing that a person has other occupation demanding his attention. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. A colloquialism—"hyphenate"—has latterly grown up to meet the need of a term to designate these evasive and yet patriotic colonists. An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation He appreciated the fact that the other was, to use an American colloquialism, "quick on the uptake." The Shrieking Pit Here they are, and, to use a colloquialism, I want to rub them in. White Ashes I notice he is coming down gradually from his polished periods to our village colloquialisms. My New Curate The colloquialism expressive of the promotion of a flag-lieutenant and midshipman on an admiral's hauling down his flag. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. There, Mr. Editor, you have a pleasing comminglement of romance and colloquialism. Old Fogy His Musical Opinions and Grotesques His bloodless American college variety of the language was very weak to buffet about in these billows of idioms and colloquialisms. Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life They might at least be aware that Western colloquialisms, amusing as they are, do not harmonize with the conversation of an English cottage. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 118, August, 1867 Bill mixed slang, the colloquialisms of the frontier, and the terminology of modern scientific thought with quaint impartiality. North of Fifty-Three It has passed out of the stage of mere slang to become a "colloquialism." Stories That Words Tell Us And she does not even know that her tragedy would express itself in a mere vulgar colloquialism with a modern snigger in it. Robin "You can search me for an opinion," he replied; and in the breezy colloquialism of the expression, no less than in a certain vividness of manner, his isolation from the others became apparent. The Mayor of Warwick Examine the vocabulary for naturalness, colloquialism, and extraordinary occasional fitness of words. Contemporary American Literature Bibliographies and Study Outlines These spoken words are, it is true, in Borrow’s own style, with little or no colloquialism, but they are simpler. George Borrow The Man and His Books "I don't think" is a common colloquialism used by everyone, and is not more incorrect than such expressions generally are. The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 356, October 23, 1886. It is, nevertheless, exceedingly entertaining, and well deserves a perusal, if only as transmitting to us, in their full freshness, the racy colloquialisms of the age of Elizabeth. Discovery of Witches The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster I was so exasperated by this cool confession from the "P.-G."—our colloquialism for a pro-German—that I whipped round my bench and confronted the amiable traitor. Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben From Carlyle's solemnising liturgy we were bound to pass to the slang and colloquialism of the man in the street and the woman in the modern novel. Among Famous Books I confess I like the crudities, the rawness, the colloquialisms. The Canadian Commonwealth Many were the choice examples of slang and of colloquialisms which I culled in the bathroom, sitting comfortably in my bath and communing with my neighbour in the next bath. Observations of an Orderly Some Glimpses of Life and Work in an English War Hospital The style of Mr. Sludge is the very acme of colloquialism. An Introduction to the Study of Browning Here was I, an absolute stranger in their country, ignorant of the language beyond a few colloquialisms, and in the most dangerous situation in which a man could possibly find himself. Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben To use an expressive colloquialism they are "a back number." Armageddon—And After Get yourself into the current of Circumstance—"in the swim," as the colloquialism has it. The Young Man and the World "I don't see that a string of colloquialisms constitute feelings," said Mike. Mike Fletcher A Novel It also occurred to me that one should never mix one's colloquialisms; but that, of course, did not prevent their coming round with us. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') I think it is time to stop praying and preaching at street corners, to mitigate the more brazen sounds of the Army band, and to discountenance all colloquialisms in Salvationist propaganda. Painted Windows Studies in Religious Personality The speech of the educated man, in Mr. Zurich, was overlaid with colloquialism and strange idiom, made a second tongue by long familiarity. Copper Streak Trail But their very familiarity and colloquialism make them remarkably effective with English-speaking little ones. More English Fairy Tales And their speech, plentifully sprinkled with colloquialisms of a salt flavor, amused her, and sometimes puzzled her. Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper He should, he knew, speak with some sense of colloquialism if he was to get on with this stonebreaker, a person for whom he had a certain removed sympathy. Waysiders We may omit for our present purpose the harmless colloquialism, but the rest of the definition deserves to be closely examined. The Pleasures of Ignorance The corruption of Paris seems to breed verbal distortions rather freely, and the ordinary babble of the city workman is as hard to any Englishman as are the colloquialisms of Burns to the average Cockney. The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour It is the moment when his chimera escapes from him, when the present kills the future, when, to use an expressive colloquialism, his destiny misses fire. Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books with Introductions, Notes and Illustrations To employ a colloquialism, this is not their funeral. The First Hundred Thousand He felt at home within this American Hillbilly colloquialism. Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America He is not afraid of using colloquialisms which every critic of the time would have shuddered at, and which, by their raciness and flavour, add enormously to his effects. Landmarks in French Literature Though he employed Corinthian cadences and diction, he kept continually checking them with the cynic twist of some deft colloquialism. Contemporary American Novelists (1900-1920) Surely this translation of the Professor's misplaced dithyrambics into the homeliest of colloquialisms is both good parody and just criticism. Collections and Recollections "So long!" he cried out cheerily, and she was surprised, for Varick seldom made use of any slang or colloquialism. From out the Vasty Deep "I'm always glad to hear a man speak right out in meeting," he said, dropping still deeper into the colloquialisms. The Grafters I deemed that I gave myself away dirt-cheap,—excuse again the colloquialism; the transaction seems to require such a phrase,—for there is no doubt that Mr. Mellasys was greatly objectionable. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 47, September, 1861 The real case we British have against our lawyers, if I may adopt an expressive colloquialism, is not that they are lawyers, but that they are such infernal lawyers. What is Coming? Each spoke English like a native, fluent in colloquialisms and idioms unique to America. Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel Shamefacedly I recall now that at the time I thought this colloquialism not only irreverent, but in somewhat bad taste. The Moon Pool She had expressed her surprise in the of an interrogation, emphasizing the "he," a colloquialism of the Southwest. The Round-Up A romance of Arizona novelized from Edmund Day's melodrama This phrase was "Flare up!" and it is, even now, a colloquialism in common use. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 His colloquialisms seemed to Carol no more lax than their habitual slang. Main Street The colloquialism escaped Homosoto, but he got the gist of it. Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel The richness of colloquialism moved the vicar of Mount Dunstan to deep enjoyment. The Shuttle As he warmed to his work, however, he often reverted to the method of oral composition which had always been most congenial to him, and which explains the easy colloquialism of his style. De Libris: Prose and Verse I wish I could do justice to his "charmin'" accent and his perfectly unstudied manner of speech, a mixture of British and American colloquialisms, not to say slang. A Touch of Sun and Other Stories It was their opportunity, or, as we say in our colloquialism, now was their time when, unhindered, they might carry into effect their purposes. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke He found that he learned American colloquialisms best from American television. Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel We all know the conventional colloquialism about a man being 'straight,' and such-and-such a thing being 'on the straight.' Expositions of Holy Scripture Isaiah and Jeremiah It is perfectly recognised as a colloquialism, and as such it keeps its place. America To-day, Observations and Reflections I should think that those familiar with the topography and with the colloquialisms constantly appearing in this book, would read it with a veritable delight of reminiscence. The Advance of English Poetry in the Twentieth Century Our colloquialism 'a woman of faculty' would fairly convey the idea, which is that of ability and general capacity. Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Kings Chapters VIII to End and Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Esther, Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes The term Francie used was a colloquialism generally associated with levity, but her face, as she spoke, was none the less deeply serious—serious even to pain. The Reverberator No one has freed himself from the influence of early associations that are in a careless moment some vicious colloquialism may not creep into his discourse. Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition But in everyday speech a certain amount of colloquialism is inevitable. America To-day, Observations and Reflections Her private inelegant word for Lowrie's wife was "bold;" indeed, describing to herself the younger woman's patronage of her bearing, she descended to her mother's colloquialism "brass." Linda Condon Other men aim at ease and vigour by discarding Latinisms, and admitting colloquialisms; but vigour and ease are not to be had on recipe. The Principles of Success in Literature By thinking, for example, you could elevate your sheet by eliminating certain misapplied colloquialisms. The Boss of Little Arcady Many persons who never write ungrammatically are inaccurate in speech, and the very familiarity and ease of manner which the story-teller must assume may lead her into colloquialisms and careless expressions. Children's Rights A book of nursery logic It is a sheer pedantry—nay, a misconception of the laws which govern language as a living organism—to despise pithy and apt colloquialisms, and even slang. America To-day, Observations and Reflections These elements had, however, to use a colloquialism, an "exceedingly rough time." What Germany Thinks The War as Germans see it For one thing, we on this side now borrow, and borrow very freely, the more picturesque colloquialisms of America. England and the War Her frankness was not bold, the little, French-Canadian gestures were obviously borrowed, and some of the colloquialisms she used were out of date. Lister's Great Adventure "Glad on your uncle?" cried Teacher, startled into colloquialisms. Little Citizens For instance, the use of "most" for "almost" is distinctly, if not a vulgarism, at least a colloquialism. America To-day, Observations and Reflections Of course, the nature of the slang, to a great extent, depends upon the locality, as it chiefly is concerned with colloquialisms or words and phrases common to a particular section. How to Speak and Write Correctly Also, I had the pleasure of taking the Countess "out walking" in my courtyard, to use a colloquialism: once in the warm, sweet sunshine, again 'neath the glow of a radiant moon. A Fool and His Money To use an American and somewhat ungrammatical colloquialism, I may say that I "got along fine" with Marshal Stalin. The Fireside Chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Cappy relapsed into the colloquialism of the younger generation with which he was wont to associate at luncheon. Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley A definition of the terms: "colloquialism" and "idiom" Instances of their use in the Speech on Conciliation. Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America Nothing like "James is nothing like so successful as his brother" illustrates a colloquialism that should be avoided. Slips of Speech : a Helpful Book for Everyone Who Aspires to Correct the Everyday Errors of Speaking He coins words; he is, at times, actually Borrowesque, and not only does he resort to colloquialisms and slang, but to dialect, cant, and even actual argot. Yama: the pit And if I could detect our colloquialisms I would write a lot about them but alas I can't. Vignettes of San Francisco Very well," said Cappy, relapsing into one of his frequent colloquialisms, "go to it, boy. Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley Mr Gale was distinguished by a blunter mode of speech; he discoursed with open-air vigour, making use now and then of a racy colloquialism which the other would hardly have permitted himself. Born in Exile Cut in half A colloquialism in very frequent use. Slips of Speech : a Helpful Book for Everyone Who Aspires to Correct the Everyday Errors of Speaking For if Lady Harriet used familiar colloquialisms from time to time, she certainly had not learnt it from Parkes, who piqued herself on the correctness of her language. Wives and Daughters How illustrative of monosyllabic effect, of sonorous Latin, of the phraseology of science, of metaphysic, of colloquialism even, are the writings of Tennyson; yet with what a fine, fastidious scholarship throughout! Appreciations, with an Essay on Style It is an idiom, perhaps a "set or series of colloquialisms," similar to those that have added through centuries and through natural means, some beauty to all languages. Essays Before a Sonata Preciseness must be avoided, for in a young man it seemed to argue conscious effort: a loose sentence now and then, a colloquialism substituted for the more grammatical phrase. Born in Exile Lot, Number The use of lot for number or many is a colloquialism that should be avoided. Slips of Speech : a Helpful Book for Everyone Who Aspires to Correct the Everyday Errors of Speaking Drake, boy"—I dropped into his own colloquialism—"we're up against it. The Metal Monster And see how the symbolism permeates our language, from the loftiest poetry to the most trifling colloquialism. Such Is Life No, Mother; and there ain't any excuse for me-not a bit," he said, dropping back into her colloquialisms."I'm ashamed when I think of how long it's been since I saw you. Main-Travelled Roads In his case the colloquialism must be taken literally: he really was thinking about breakfast, as he thought about every conscious act of his life when time allowed deliberation. Trent's Last Case The fundamental working law of things had expressed itself in the simple colloquialism, "Keep your eye skinned, and don't give yourself away." T. Tembarom He had personal reasons to know the fundamental accuracy of the colloquialism. Bucky O'Connor At this point Carnac interrupted with a whooping and great violence, and a volley of obscure French colloquialisms. The Research Magnificent He answered to the name "Bud" more readily than to his own, and he made practical use of the slang and colloquialisms of the plains without any mental quotation marks. The Lure of the Dim Trails The colloquialism "You're not doing that for your health" can be made to cover much ground in the way of the stripping bare of motives for action. T. Tembarom |
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