Hello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Feifei and I'm joined by Beth. Hi, Feifei. Your outfit is very colourful today. It's totally giving summer. It's giving summer. I keep hearing and seeing this phrase, it's giving. What does it mean?
It's giving is a phrase we use when something reminds us of a particular style, mood or vibe. So your outfit is giving summer because it has that summer kind of energy. Oh, well, thank you, Beth. This is a slang phrase that's often used as a compliment or for giving praise. Beth, the cake you brought in is delicious, by the way. It's giving professional baker. Oh, thanks a lot. Feifei, can you give us another example of it's giving? Yes, I can.
Have you seen Neil recently? He's got new glasses, new trainers, new haircut, his new look. It's giving sophistication. Oh yeah, totally. Let's hear some more examples of it's giving. She didn't congratulate me on my promotion. It's giving jealousy. Oh, have you heard that new song? It is giving 90s vibes, big time. This restaurant looks super fancy. Look at the tablecloths and candles. It's giving expensive.
Now, it's giving is really popular on social media, but I've seen it on adverts too. It's a slang phrase that's becoming part of general pop culture. And it's often used to add intensity or drama. to what you're saying and maybe to exaggerate. If a person is acting in a dramatic way, you could say they're giving main character energy. And that's all from us. We'll be back next time with another useful English phrase. See you soon. Bye bye.
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