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How many synonyms can you find for "have fun" ?


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I'll start:

Have a ball
have a blast
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I'll start:

Have a ball
have a blast

Hi Tdol

Would you be so kind and give some examples with the phrases you have written ?
Is the following example possible?
e.g. I had a ball / I had a blast at my sister`s party last night. [?]


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They're fine.
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They're fine.

One more question please .

Are these phrases colloquial or familiar in spoken English?


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How many synonyms can you find for "have fun" ?


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Enjoy oneself
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Colloquial.

Also 'have a gas'
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