old-fashioned phrase
[/oʊld ˈfæʃənd freɪz/]
nounpl: old-fashioned phrases
expressão antiquada
1. a phrase or expression that is no longer commonly used in modern language; outdated or archaic terminology
Using 'thee' and 'thou' is an old-fashioned phrase that few people use today.
Usar 'vós' é uma expressão antiquada que poucas pessoas usam hoje em dia.
2. a saying or idiom that reflects older customs, beliefs, or ways of speaking
My grandmother still uses old-fashioned phrases like 'ring me up' instead of 'call me'.
Minha avó ainda usa expressões antiquadas como 'telefonar para' em vez de 'ligar para'.
Old-fashioned phrases often reflect generational differences in speech. In Brazilian culture, there's a tendency to embrace modernization while valuing linguistic tradition, so these phrases may be used humorously or respectfully depending on context. In American culture, particularly in NYC, outdated phrases are often dismissed as 'old school' or mocked as anachronistic, though regional dialects and immigrant communities may preserve them longer.
NYC Slang
old school phrase, dusty saying
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