Gong on about 45 minutes if sleep today lads.
China is threatening to invade Taiwan But they prefer trade to war? I think you’re insane or stupid or a Chinese agent. As well, their navy goes into other country’s waters and bullies fisherman and coast guard (Phili…
(chiefly, UK, Australian, NZ, informal) Speaking about, talking of.
“Gong on about 45 minutes if sleep today lads.”
On about means: Speaking about, talking of.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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Why did you delete? You were spot on about them
“China is threatening to invade Taiwan But they prefer trade to war? I think you’re insane or stupid or a Chinese agent. As well, their navy goes into other country’s waters and bullies fisherman and coast guard (Philippines is the the latest example. But go on about China = peace”
“Why did you delete? You were spot on about them”
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Speaking about, talking of.
On about means: Speaking about, talking of.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
on about means: Speaking about, talking of.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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