Sayings 'a dime a dozen' & 'pull someone's leg'
Are those idioms common? I mean, are they worth learning them? :)
Re: Sayings 'a dime a dozen' & 'pull someone's leg'
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undeddy
Are those idioms common? I mean, are they worth learning them? :)
These idioms are commonly used in the United States. You should be aware of their meanings because you will hear them when speaking with a native speaker from North America. ;-)
Re: Sayings 'a dime a dozen' & 'pull someone's leg'
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amigos4
These idioms are commonly used in the United States. You should be aware of their meanings because you will hear them when speaking with a native speaker from North America. ;-)
thought it was used by canadians as well :-? + one can hear it a lot in action movies, u no as in prison sentence or 10 bucks ?
Re: Sayings 'a dime a dozen' & 'pull someone's leg'
Are they perceived as casual and informal phrases?
Re: Sayings 'a dime a dozen' & 'pull someone's leg'
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undeddy
Are they perceived as casual and informal phrases?
Yes! Idioms are reflective of regional speech or dialect and can be used in casual and informal conversations and correspondence.