Local language topic

phrasal verb

Compare 5 regional entries that share this classification while keeping each local definition attached to its place.

Irelandireland.localmean.com

giving out

/GIV-ing OUT/

Complaining, scolding, criticizing, or telling someone off.

“She was giving out about the traffic all morning.”
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Londonlondon.localmean.com

link up

/LINK up · /ˌlɪŋk ˈʌp//

To meet, join, or connect with someone, usually by arrangement.

“I’m linking up with the mandem after work.”
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Londonlondon.localmean.com

mug off

/MUG off · /mʌɡ ɒf//

To make someone look foolish, disrespect them, deceive them, or take advantage of them.

“I’m not letting them mug me off again.”
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New Yorknewyork.localmean.com

Pop out

/POP out/

To show up, make an appearance, or come outside for an event, gathering, confrontation, or social moment.

““I might pop out after work if the spot is still busy.””
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New Yorknewyork.localmean.com

Swipe in

/SWYPE IN/

To enter the subway by using a fare card at a turnstile; historically, it can also mean using a MetroCard to admit another rider.

““Swipe in at the next turnstile and meet me downstairs.””
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