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¡Ay, caramba!

Definition: ¡Ay, caramba!

Slang: An exclamation of surprise, shock or disappointment. Can be positive or negative.

Alternative Spellings: Aye Caramba, Ay Carumba

Example: Jenny drove onto the highway, saw the huge traffic jam and said, “Ay caramba! I’m going to be late for work!”

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Fun Facts

Did you know that the word “set” has more than 400 definitions? And that the English dictionary is over 400 years old?

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Acronyms

Quick English: Acronyms

An acronym is an abbreviation that is formed with the first few letters in a phrase or word. Commonly, they are formed with the first letter of each word in a phrase.

Acronyms show up all over the place - in text messages, technology and even in country names. You might not even realize that you’re using them!

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Food Idioms

Here is a tasty selection of idioms based on food. Check them out!

Have a look at our fun Food Idioms illustration. Are you a top banana or more of a bad apple? Discover what these idioms mean by digesting our illustration!