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English in Use - 'Blingo'

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.

This typically snappy headline in The Sun of 'Blingo' appeared on a story that jewellery worth up to £200m was stolen from London's Hatton Garden district. The headline combines the words 'bling', which is slang for jewellery and 'bingo', which can be used to express satisfaction at a positive event or outcome.

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