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The 405
Used when discussing traffic conditions in Los Angeles commutes.
Literal Meaning
A numbered route for vehicular traffic, designated as a highway.
Actual Meaning
The I-405 freeway (LA), often implies traffic nightmare
Examples in Context

'I was stuck on the 405 for two hours.' (Translation: Traffic nightmare)

Helpful Tips
  • 1LA specific
  • 2Always bad traffic
  • 3West Coast says 'the' before highway numbers
Phrase Thesaurus
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the freeway
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