[{"_1":2,"_158":-5,"_159":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4},"routes/word",{"_5":6,"_21":22,"_150":151,"_156":157},"entry",{"_7":8,"_9":8,"_10":-5,"_11":12,"_13":14,"_15":16,"_17":18,"_19":20},"headword","colloquial","slug","pronunciation","type","adjective","complexity","simple","totalCollocations",5,"avgFrequency",7,"languageVariants",[],"categories",[23],{"_24":25,"_9":26,"_27":28},"name","ADJECTIVE + NOUN","adjective-noun","collocations",[29,58,87,105,133],{"_30":31,"_32":33,"_9":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_45":46,"_57":-5},"collocation","language","phrase","colloquial language","colloquial-language","usage","Language used in informal conversation.","label","","frequency",{"_41":42,"_43":44},"score",7.5,"perMillion",12.1,"examples",[47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56],"His speech was full of colloquial language, which made it very accessible.","In academic writing, you should avoid using colloquial language and stick to a formal tone.","Understanding colloquial language is crucial for language learners who want to sound natural.","The novelist is famous for her realistic dialogue, which perfectly captures local colloquial language.","\"Gonna\" and \"wanna\" are common examples of colloquial language in spoken English.","Is it appropriate to use colloquial language when emailing a professor?","The TV show's script felt authentic because it used the colloquial language of teenagers.","She has been researching how social media influences modern colloquial language.","While some purists dislike it, colloquial language is a vital and dynamic part of any living language.","The tour guide translated the historical facts into more colloquial language for the children.","translation",{"_30":59,"_32":60,"_9":61,"_35":62,"_37":38,"_39":63,"_45":66,"_57":-5},"expression","colloquial expression","colloquial-expression","An expression used in informal conversation rather than in formal speech or writing.",{"_41":64,"_43":65},7.2,10.5,[67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86],"‘What's up?’ is a common colloquial expression in American English.","That's a colloquial expression I've never heard before.","Language learners often struggle with understanding the nuances of a colloquial expression.","She used a colloquial expression that made everyone laugh.","You should avoid using a colloquial expression in your formal academic essay.","The teacher explained that 'piece of cake' is a colloquial expression.","His speech was full of colloquial expressions that only locals would understand.","He prefers formal language over colloquial expressions.","Could you explain what this colloquial expression means?","This colloquial expression is common in British English.","Using a colloquial expression can make your dialogue sound more natural.","Don't use colloquial expressions in academic writing.","That colloquial expression was popular in the 1990s but is rarely used now.","The dictionary lists many colloquial expressions and their meanings.","It's often difficult to find a direct translation for a regional colloquial expression.","That colloquial expression might confuse foreign speakers.","The teacher pointed out that 'kick the bucket' is a colloquial expression for 'to die'.","Regional colloquial expressions can vary significantly.","He used a particularly vivid colloquial expression to describe his frustration.","The book contains numerous colloquial expressions from the 1950s.",{"_30":88,"_32":89,"_9":90,"_35":91,"_37":38,"_39":92,"_45":94,"_57":-5},"term","colloquial term","colloquial-term","A term used in informal conversation.",{"_41":18,"_43":93},9.5,[95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104],"'Busted' is a colloquial term for 'being caught'.","Is 'chillax' a real word or just a colloquial term?","The linguist studied the origins of the colloquial term 'gobsmacked'.","You should avoid using a colloquial term like 'ain't' in a formal essay.","'Y'all' is a common colloquial term for 'you all' in the southern United States.","What was once a popular colloquial term might sound dated today.","New technologies will undoubtedly introduce many new colloquial terms into our language.","Understanding a colloquial term is key to grasping the nuances of a conversation.","Can you explain what this colloquial term means?","Although the dictionary defined it, he still didn't understand how to use the colloquial term in a natural conversation.",{"_30":32,"_32":106,"_9":107,"_35":108,"_37":38,"_39":109,"_45":112,"_57":-5},"colloquial phrase","colloquial-phrase","A phrase used in informal conversation.",{"_41":110,"_43":111},6.8,8.9,[113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130,131,132],"\"What's up?\" is a common colloquial phrase.","Using a colloquial phrase can make your speech more natural and engaging.","The linguist analyzed the use of colloquial phrases in modern literature.","The teacher advised against using too many colloquial phrases in formal essays.","When learning a new language, it's useful to know some common colloquial phrases.","That colloquial phrase is very common in everyday conversation.","You should avoid using that colloquial phrase in a formal essay.","He often uses a colloquial phrase to express complex ideas simply.","Can you give me an example of a popular colloquial phrase in British English?","She found it difficult to understand the local dialect's colloquial phrases.","He didn't understand the colloquial phrase she used during their conversation.","Avoid colloquial phrases when writing for an international academic audience.","Although it is a very old colloquial phrase, it is still widely understood by the younger generation.","A well-placed colloquial phrase can add humor to a story.","The script was full of authentic-sounding colloquial phrases.","The dictionary includes many examples of colloquial phrases with their meanings.","Understanding a colloquial phrase often requires cultural context.","Learning colloquial phrases is essential for mastering any language.","This dictionary includes many colloquial phrases not found in more traditional ones.","Some colloquial phrases are specific to certain regions or age groups.",{"_30":35,"_32":134,"_9":135,"_35":136,"_37":38,"_39":137,"_45":139,"_57":-5},"colloquial usage","colloquial-usage","The use of a word or phrase in an informal context.",{"_41":138,"_43":64},6.5,[140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,148,149],"A good dictionary will always indicate a word's colloquial usage.","Language learners often find the nuances of colloquial usage difficult to master.","The term 'gonna' is a perfect example of modern colloquial usage.","His formal essay was marked down for its excessive colloquial usage.","Understanding the colloquial usage of a phrase is key to sounding like a native speaker.","The professor explained how a word's meaning can differ between its standard and colloquial usage.","While technically incorrect, this expression is widely accepted in colloquial usage.","The book includes a chapter on the historical evolution of colloquial usage in English.","Is this phrase's popularity just a trend, or has it become part of common colloquial usage?","We studied the differences in colloquial usage between British and American English.","relatedEntries",{"_152":153,"_154":155},"asSubject",[],"asObject",[],"serverTranslations",{},"actionData","errors"]