English Lessons
“I've tried to suppress it.”
Your friend is from the southern part of the U.S., but he doesn't have a strong Southern accent. He explained to you that he used to have one when he was younger, but says this to explain what happened to it.
“But it still comes out from time to time.”
Your friend is from the southern part of the U.S. He says that he used to have a strong Southern accent growing up, but he tries to suppress it. Then he says this.
“He's out of control.”
There's a famous movie star who has problems with drug and alcohol addiction. Recently he's gotten arrested and he keeps using drugs. You're discussing this news with a group of friends. You say this.
“He's adorable!”
A friend of yours recently had a baby. She's showing you pictures of her baby for the first time. You want your friend to think that her baby is cute, so you say this.
“This item ships for free!”
You're looking at a website which sells books. You're reading the listing for a book. You read this on the screen.
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