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linen
When referring to the fabric itself, 'linen' is an uncountable noun (e.g., "The shirt is made of linen"). When referring to household items like sheets or towels, it is also typically used as an uncountable collective noun, though you can refer to specific pieces as 'items of linen'. In modern usage, 'linen' is often used generally for bed and table clothes even if they are actually made from cotton or synthetic blends.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Mark is procrastinating at his desk while Brian is in the server room.
Mark
Yo, this linen shirt is totally killing me. Way too itchy.
Brian
Quit slacking off and just get back to your tickets.
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Mark is using 'killing me' as a common idiom meaning something is causing him great discomfort or annoyance. Brian's response reflects his grumpy personality and desire for Mark to stop wasting time.