▲ 16 ▼ For those who has learnt English as second language (or native speakers, what are some interesting phrases that stuck with you? (lemmy.world) submitted 1 month ago by erayerdin@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world 41 comments fedilink hide all child comments I speak English as second language. Whenever I hear new stuff, I save it to my Anki. Here's my Cool Phrases deck if anyone's interested. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qqaxf29fk8w7035sbn3h0/Cool-Phrases-20260715174206.apkg?rlkey=aoikq8wupm6n4fud4vgur38tr&st=0slo8hox&dl=0 I want to expand this deck. Do you know a phrase that stuck in your mind? Any input is welcome. Thanks in advance.
[–] erayerdin@lemmy.world [S] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child) I didn't know the backstory of cats and dogs being so dark. Wth? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] AskewLord@piefed.social 1 point 1 month ago there was no drainage, heavy rains would flood and dead animals would swash up from the alleyways. there were probably a lot of dead birds and rats, but cats and dogs are larger and more visible. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AskewLord@piefed.social 1 point 1 month ago there was no drainage, heavy rains would flood and dead animals would swash up from the alleyways. there were probably a lot of dead birds and rats, but cats and dogs are larger and more visible. permalink fedilink source parent