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Mr. Tom Posted 6 years ago
Vocabulary

Pontificate and buttonhole in everyday English

Hi

Would you say that pontificate and buttonhole are common in everyday English? Are they informal words?

buttonhole = attract the attention of and detain (someone) in conversation, typically against their will.

Pontificate = express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way.

Thanks,

Tom

  

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These are both of rather high register. They would be out of place in everyday conversation, but don't let that stop you.

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  • These are both of rather high register.
  • They would be out of place in everyday conversation, but don't let that stop you.
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These are both of rather high register. They would be out of place in everyday conversation, but don't let that stop you.

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Mr. TomWould you say that pontificate and buttonhole are common in everyday English?

No.

Mr. TomAre they informal words?

No.

Mr. Tombuttonhole

This is unfamiliar in the UK. Pontificate is used sometimes.

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