ABBREVIATIONS-3
20 / 10 / 2010
ABBREVIATIONS-3: meaning and examples
Good morning again.
Today we continue our review of some common abbreviations in English.
Today's first abbreviation is: BLT
It stands for: Bacon, lettuce and tomato
This is a type of sandwich that includes these ingredients.
Example 1:
Waiter: What can I get for you?
Customer: I'll have the BLT on rye bread and a beer please.
Today's second abbreviation is: Xmas
It stands for: Christmas
We use this abbreviation in writing only.
Example 2 (a note):
John,
I have gone to the grocery store. Can you please pick up some Xmas cards on the way home from work today? I want to send them out early this year.
Thanks, Mary
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