How the words we teach English language learners changed

Re:How the words we teach English language learners changed by DiogenesKynikos on Monday August 03, 2026 @04:20AM (#49152765)

I recently discovered that even high-level non-native speakers do not know the term "fraidy cat."

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Re:How the words we teach English language learners changed by Gander5739 on Monday August 03, 2026 @05:26AM (#49153319)

Well, I didn't know the term until I looked it up just now (though the meaning was obvious enough). It appears to be a US term.

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