Chop Chop

The video tutorial features a conversation between two individuals, where one encourages the other to swim faster using the phrase 'chop chop'. This leads to a misunderstanding, prompting an explanation of the phrase's origin. 'Chop chop' is derived from the Cantonese word 'kap', meaning quick or urgent, and was adopted by English sailors. By the 1900s, it was commonly used in the military. The video concludes with a humorous exchange about the choppy water.

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