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Snail mail
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poštovní zásilka, fyzická pošta
mail that is delivered physically by the postal system as opposed to email and other electronic means
Humorous
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "snail mail" and when to use it?
The idiom “snail mail” emerged in the 1940s to refer to traditional postal delivery in contrast to the much faster electronic mail, which became widespread in the 1990s. This expression draws a humorous comparison between the slow pace of a snail and the perceived sluggishness of the postal system. It is used to refer to traditional postal delivery in contrast to the much faster electronic mail, which became widespread in the 1990s.
Example
I sent my application for the job via snail mail, but I'm worried it wo n't arrive on time.
Odeslal jsem svou žádost o práci poštovní zásilkou, ale obávám se, že nedorazí včas.
In the age of instant messaging, snail mail seems like a relic of the past.
Ve věku okamžitého posílání zpráv se poštovní zásilka zdá být reliktem minulosti.
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