The difference between the two phrases “in common” and “common” . Transcription: “Hi, guys, DebOnAir here. Hope your date is going really, really well. And if not, I hope I can make it better.

Okay, today, I thought I'd look at a piece of vocabulary that people sometimes have trouble with. And that is the phrase, in common. In common is not the same as the word common alone.

If I say, what do we have in common? It means, what do we have that we both share? What is the same for both of us?

So, for example, I have two cats, just like my friend Sophie, she also has two cats. So, we have this in common, that we both have two cats. The word common alone just means it's usual or normal.

For example, it is common for people to like cats and to like cat videos. Thank you, my two cats here, for being very good insiders. Thank you for your inspiration for this podcast.

So, that's the little learning bite for today. Common and in common are not the same thing. So, look out for that when you hear someone talking.

I hope that helps a little bit, and you keep on learning. And I will “talk to you again soon. Bye for now.”

From DebOnAir - Learn English with Deb!: 33.Vocabulary: In common vs. common, 27. May 2024

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