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Definition
The English Premier League.
colloquialsports
How it's used
Sports fans in Hong Kong almost exclusively use this abbreviation rather than the full name. It is common to hear people discuss match results or team standings using this term as a shorthand for the entire league culture. It is frequently paired with verbs like 睇 or 追 to describe the act of following the season.
Examples
Are you watching the Premier League tonight?
I really love watching the Premier League, I follow it every week.
Related words
Common phrases
watch the Premier League
Premier League tournament
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Grammar guides
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