Why do ppl in the UK use so many colloquialisms?

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Why do ppl in the UK use so many colloquialisms?

I understand slang is a large part of modern speech in every country, but I always wondered why folks in the UK use so many colloquialisms.

2006-07-02 13:19:06 · 3 answers · asked by caprice 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture

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I think that the US actually has more colloquialisms in their language [ie, their 'version' of English].

Perhaps it just seems like the UK has more because you are unfamilar with theirs?

2006-07-02 13:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mary 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Yes, probably every language has it's sayings.

2006-07-02 20:23:05 · answer #2 · answered by crystal89431 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Why not - times are a changin ya no

2006-07-09 00:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by weaver2sl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋