English has an unusual number of words plus many slang expressions. Every day at the school's opening exercises an " English word of the day" is presented. Today it was 'hang out'. This intrigued the more curious teachers and they asked me to explain.
Given our language issues it wasn't easy but I think I was successful. "No, it doesn't mean to 'hang someone'"...I explained to the teacher with her hands around her throat. Eventually both the noun meaning and the verb usage resonated. It seems slang usages are often the most difficult to explain. Of course it would be easier if I knew the Thai equivalent.
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