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
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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.
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Say it out loud. I shout my friends when.
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I'm Shannon, and I acknowledge that this podcast was recorded on the land of the Cammeraygal people of the Eora nation.
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This is the SBS Learn English
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podcast.
