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What does 'get by' mean in the context of languages?
To manage to communicate in a language despite limitations
What is the meaning of 'pick up a language'?
To acquire a language naturally, often through exposure
What does 'get my head around something' mean?
To understand a complex concept
What does 'on the tip of my tongue' mean?
A word you're trying to remember but can't
What does 'brush up' mean in the context of languages?
To improve your skills in a language you already know
Study Notes
Idiomatic Expressions Related to Language
- "Speak languages" means to be able to communicate in multiple languages.
- "Tell the truth" is an idiom that means to be honest and sincere.
- "Get by" is an expression that means to manage to do something, often with difficulty.
- "Pick up a language" means to learn a new language, often quickly and easily.
- "Get my head around something" is an idiom that means to understand or grasp a difficult concept.
- "On the tip of my tongue" is an expression that means to almost remember something, but not quite.
- "Brush up" means to review or refresh one's knowledge or skills in a particular area.
- "Take in" can mean to understand or absorb information, or to visit a place or event.
Test your knowledge of idioms related to learning and speaking languages. Can you identify the correct meanings and uses of these phrases? Practice your language skills with this quiz!
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