Learn English Logo

English In Use - 'Bailed Runner'

A selection of headlines from stories in the news. They use English in a way that you might think is intended to confuse but it's all perfectly clear to the native speaker.

The Sun's take on the Oscar Pistorius case was a headline reading 'Bailed Runner' after the South African athlete, nicknamed the Blade Runner, was granted bail  after being charged with the alleged murder of his girlfriend.

*Lynne - No one could ever accuse the Sun of acting in good taste. 

Discover more from Learn English

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading

linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram