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To shout – you probably know it means to say something very loud.

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Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'to shout'.

To shout – you probably know it means to say something very loud.

We can shout for a lot of different reasons. You can shout to show anger, frustration or warn someone about something:

The teacher shouted to quieten the class.

You can shout when you’re happy, surprised, or want to support your sports team:

I shouted when my team scored the winning goal!

But it has can also have other meanings. For example., it can mean to pay for someone else’s drink or a meal.

I’ll shout you a coffee.
After the game, I shouted my mate a drinks.

Or when something makes a strong impression:

Her dress really shouts confidence.

Or sometimes, to give someone a call.

I’ll give you a shout later when I’m free.

On the radio, you may hear DJs giving a shout out to someone who is listening – perhaps because they have a birthday, or because they are thanking them for supporting their show.

Explore the entire series Words we use by clicking here to listen!

Credits:

Host: Shannon Williams

Written by: Josipa Kosanovic

Graphic design: Dorry Wang

Educational consultant: Professor Lynda Yates

Produced by: Josipa Kosanovic

Transcript

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Words we use, we say every day. Learn a phrase and use it your way. To shout.

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To shout, you probably know it means to say something very loud.

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We can shout for a lot of reasons.

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You can shout to show anger, frustration, or warn someone about something.

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The teachers shouted to quiet the

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class. You can shout when you're happy, surprised, or supporting your favourite sports team.

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I shouted when my team scored the winning goal, but it can also have other meanings. For example, it can mean to pay for someone else's drink or meal.

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I'll shout you a coffee. After the game, I shout at my mates a drink. Or when something

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makes a strong impression.

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Ooh, her dress really shouts confidence,

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or sometimes to give someone a call.

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I'll give you a shout

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later when I'm free. On the radio, you may hear DJs giving a shout out to someone who is listening. Perhaps because they have a birthday or because they're thanking them for supporting their show.

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Let's hear from some learners about the times they shout or have shouted.

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You know, I shout at my parents at dinner last night. Every weekend I

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shout at sports games. Can I shout you a coffee? I shout

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when I win something.

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What about you?

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If somebody needs a lift, do you tell them to give you a shout? Or maybe you shout your friends a drink or some food.