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PamQueue Posted 15 years ago
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Out $1000
"After all the price cuts, he is out $1000."
I understand "out $1000" to mean he has $1000 less money. But is the expression informal or slangy?
I understand "out $1000" to mean he has $1000 less money. But is the expression informal or slangy?
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I would say it is informal.
- I would say it is informal.
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Hi,
Yes, it's informal and slightly slangy. But in a casual setting it is fine. Commonly said.
Clive
Yes, it's informal and slightly slangy. But in a casual setting it is fine. Commonly said.
Clive
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