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Looking for the right expression in English
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Fallen Angel
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Looking for the right expression in English
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Hi friends from all over the world!
In Portuguese when someone is always alone, probably because he/she has no friends, we can say that �he/she looks like an abandoned dog�. It�s something negative to say about someone else. Is there a similar expression in English?
Thanks in advance!
Cristina
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27 Apr 2012
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almaz
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�Johnny no-mates � is one. He even has his own meme (the �Forever Alone� guy):
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27 Apr 2012
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cunliffe
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�Billy No Mates � used to be used, haven �t heard it for a while, though. |
27 Apr 2012
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douglas
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We often say :"He �s a loner" which can be taken as derogatory, but not necessarily.
"Outcast" is also another option that is more negative.
Abandoned dogs-we usually refer to as "strays" or "stray dogs".
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27 Apr 2012
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Jayho
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A loner, a hermit, a recluse
Cheers
Jayho |
27 Apr 2012
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Nicola5052
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We definitely use the slang �Billy No-Mates � which is often just abbreviated to �Billy �.
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27 Apr 2012
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zoemorosini
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I agree with Douglas overall. "He �s a lone wolf" it is taken to mean that he chooses to be alone and is a little rebellious towards society, but isn �t necessarily disrespected, just outside the mainstream. |
27 Apr 2012
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