Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 110

Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the italicized slang words with more formal ones.
EXAMPLE
My neighbor keeps his TV on 24-7, which drives me up the wall.
My neighbor keeps his TV on constantly, which irritates me.
1. Brad used plastic to pay for his tuition, but now he owes over 5K.
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2. The bartender cut me off after I had too many cold ones.
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3. Nala was talking smack on the court, but everything is all good now.
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4. She wants to go under the knife so she can be the next Hollywood phenom.
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5. Keira's so busy that she's IMing her friends rather than giving them face time.
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