Catch Word #175 – Such a flake
It’s always frustrating when plans get cancelled at the last minute. So don’t be a flake and bail on this episode, because today we’re talking all about breaking plans and the people we trust only to be untrustworthy.
Fun facts
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the first known use of the term flake was in 1964, and likely comes from the expression flake out.
Expressions included in the study guide
- A flake
- Harsh
- To bail/to bail on
- To dis/a dis
- FOMO
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For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.
Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free
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Catch Word #175 – Such a flake
It’s always frustrating when plans get cancelled at the last minute. So don’t be a flake and bail on this episode, because today we’re talking all about breaking plans and the people we trust only to be untrustworthy.
Fun facts
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the first known use of the term flake was in 1964, and likely comes from the expression flake out.Expressions included in the study guide
- A flake
- Harsh
- To bail/to bail on
- To dis/a dis
- FOMO
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free
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