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Tag: Australian English

“Give Us a Bell” Means “Give Me a Call”

Australian English, 电话英语, Telephone English, 澳洲英语

“Give Me a Yell” Means “Let Me Know”

Australian English, Everyday Conversation, 日常会话, 澳洲英语

“I’ll Leave It for Now” Does Not Mean Never

Australian English, 礼貌婉拒, For Now, Polite Declining, 暂时, 澳洲英语

“Cheers for That” Is a Casual Thank You

Australian English, Thanks, 感谢表达, 澳洲英语

‘Nah, You’re Right’ Means No Harm Done

Australian English, Everyday Conversation, 日常会话, 澳洲英语

“How Are You Travelling?” Asks How You Are Coping

Australian English, Checking In, 关心近况, 澳洲英语

“I’ll Have a Think About It” Means “I’ll Consider It”

Australian English, Conversation, 交谈, 澳洲英语

“I’ll Let You Get On with It” Politely Ends an Interruption

Australian English, 职场英语, Workplace English, 澳洲英语

“Are We Still On for Friday?” Confirms an Existing Plan

Australian English, 约定安排, Everyday Conversation, Making Plans, 日常会话, 澳洲英语

“Bear with Me” Means “Please Be Patient”

Australian English, Everyday Expressions, 日常表达, 澳洲英语

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