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"I’m not particularly clued up on…" "I’m really clued up on…"

"I’m going to clue you in on the topic of…" (To inform)

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To be brought up to speed about a topic.

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t g v your2cents. (your opinion)

"I thought I'd just throw in (= add) my two cents' worth." "She believes it's her duty to vote and put her two cents in." "I don't agree with what's happening. That's just my two cents." "You didn't ask for my two cents but I'll tell you anyway." "Just to add my two cents, but I believe changing the design will be a better idea."

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Slapstick

comedy based on deliberately clumsy actions and humorously embarrassing events.

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(A) stand pcom d an(s) The person A m nol g a long speech by one actor in a play or film, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast programme. "he was reciting some of the great monologues of Shakespeare" Cannedhumo .