• blackn1ght
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    1 year ago

    I guess it’s a non-native English speaking mistake? I’ve never heard anyone say this apart from on the internet.

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      1 year ago

      It’s an American thing (some parts anyway), my kids starting saying it from watching YouTubers until I corrected them harshly.

      • xX_fnord_Xx@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I’ll forward you the number to call, but there are always Hot English Professors in your area, ready to mete out linguistic punishment.