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'''Colloquial''' language is informal language that although is not in any way rude or offensive would not be used in formal situations. A '''colloquialism''' is an informal expression that would not be used in formal speech or language. Examples of colloquialisms can range from single words such "she was '''gonna''' go the the shops" to phrases "he was dead as a doornail". | '''Colloquial''' language is informal language that although is not in any way rude or offensive would not be used in formal situations. A '''colloquialism''' is an informal expression that would not be used in formal speech or language. Examples of colloquialisms can range from single words such "she was '''gonna''' go the the shops" to phrases "he was dead as a doornail". | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:58, 31 July 2007
Colloquial language is informal language that although is not in any way rude or offensive would not be used in formal situations. A colloquialism is an informal expression that would not be used in formal speech or language. Examples of colloquialisms can range from single words such "she was gonna go the the shops" to phrases "he was dead as a doornail".
See examples at Category:Colloquial.
