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13 Apr 2020
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Is "slack off" a formal phrase? Can it be used in formal writings?
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Is "slack off" a formal phrase? Can it be used in formal writings?
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Hi, no- slack off is an informal phrase and can usually be used as an insult. If you used it in a professional setting it
would be considered offensive. Hope this helps!
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It is informal so it is better not to use it in formal settings. You can use it with people you meet in real life, but better not to use it in exams or tests.
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@crofroggy Thank you very much!! BTW it's OK to use it in daily face-to-face conversations right?
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@polarispyxis Thank you very much! Just want to confirm, it's OK to use it in daily conversations right?
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@whatevernameworks Sure. It’s not offensive, just more emotional. You can use it in daily face-to-face conversations but not if you are meeting someone for the very first time ever, and not if you are talking about THAT person that you just met
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