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When English is not your first language, it can be a bit frustrating. Sometimes we assume that our national expression is the same as in the English language. Or the translated words mean something completely different in certain sentences.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s have a look at some mistakes.<\/p>\n

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Slip and fall down carefully.<\/h2>\n

As you can see the words are correct, but it can mean something different. It means that now you should fall down, but carefully.<\/p>\n

Correct way is \u2192 Be Aware slippery floor<\/h5>\n

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He is completely in the war.<\/h2>\n

In the Netherlands, this saying means he is confused. In English it will mean that he is at war, instead of confused.<\/p>\n

Correct way\u2192 He is utterly confused.<\/h5>\n

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Fresh crap<\/h2>\n

The word crab and crap are often mixed up as well by the sounds of the last letter p or b. It might sound the same, but it has got a completely different meaning. Crap with a \u201cp\u201d means to defecate in the toilet.<\/p>\n

Correct way \u2192Fresh crab with a \u201cb.\u201d<\/h5>\n

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I am having my first period in the office.<\/h2>\n

The word period means a length of term. But in this sentence, it can mean in English that a woman is having or experiencing her monthly menstruation \u201cperiod.\u201d<\/p>\n

Correct way \u2192 I am having my first term in the office.<\/h5>\n

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