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How to pronounce colloquialism
“colloquialism” pronunciation in American and British English
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“colloquialism” in real sentences
16 clips in the index · 3 American · 3 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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It's a colloquialism for revolutions.
Talks at Google
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a colloquialism coined by some cutthroat tabloid editor.
TED
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does it suggest that they are somehow—forgive my colloquialism—sort
The Scottish Parliament
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so yes you're allowed to use my colloquialism i have the krunkafunk
Grant Sparks 💥
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