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Why do some set expressions not follow formal grammar rules?

They developed over time with unique rules

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seesaw

Swap points!

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gold

Win 50 points!

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shark

Other team loses 15 points!

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thief

Give points!

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seesaw

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seesaw

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shark

Other team loses 10 points!

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banana

Go to last place!

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Can you give an example of a common set expression

Any set expression

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thief

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fairy

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gift

Win 25 points!

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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How do set expressions make language more interesting?

They make speech more colorful and expressive

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Can you think of the set expression in your language that is hard to translate into English?

Any answer

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Do British and American English always use the same expressions?

No, some expressions differ

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What happens if you change one word in set expression?

It may loose meaning or sound strange

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Is take a nap is set expression? If so why?

Yes, because take does not mean grab here

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Why do some expressions sound old fashioned but are still used today?

They remain popular despite being old

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How can learning set expressions help in daily conversation?

They make speech more natural and fluent

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Do different countries have different set expressions?

Yes

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Why can’t we always translate set expressions word for word?

Their meaning often figurative not literal

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What is a set expression?

A fixed phrase with a special meaning

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Why do some English expressions come from history or books?

Many come from literature, religion and history

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