LANGUAGE BLOG 16. DEGREES OF FORMALITY

12.22.2020

informal

neutral

formal

OK

all right

acceptable / satisfactory

tons of

a lot of

plenty of / a number of

though

although

albeit

help

assist

aid

right away

at once

immediately

get in

be accepted (for entry into a university)

be offered a place

start

begin

commence

tits

breast

bosom

bye-bye / cheerio

bye

goodbye

get / pick up

buy

purchase

gear

clothes

clothing / garments / attire

kids

children

offspring

smashed

drunk

intoxicated

end

finish

conclude / complete

specs

glasses

spectacles

go pear-shaped

go wrong

go amiss

place

house / home

residence / abode

smart / brainy

intelligent

knowledgeable / resourceful

about

in connection with

as regards

look for

search for

seek

fix

mend

repair

get

obtain

acquire

cop

policeman

police officer

chill

relax

unwind

laid back

relaxed

tranquil / serene

loaded

rich

wealthy / well-off

Thanks.

Thank you.

I am grateful to you.

loo

toilet

lavatory / restroom

have a go / have a shot (at sg)

try

endeavour / attempt

say No

turn down

reject

the box / the telly

TV

television

What?

Pardon? Sorry?

I beg your pardon?