Listening exercise - Stephen Fry Flashcards

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betweter, bitter, muggenzifter

A

pedant

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2
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diff between infer and imply

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they can describe the same events but from different points of view.
- If a speaker or writer implies sth they suggest it without saying it directly.

  • If you infer sth from what a speaker or writer says you come to the conclusion that this is what he or she means
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3
Q

een sukkel, onnozelaar

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a dolt

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4
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get you in trouble

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land you in the soup

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