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Mar 2016
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Complimenting food

AUSTRALIA PLUS
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Complimenting food There are a number of ways that we can compliment food, or the person that prepared the food. Here are some of the most common phrases and expressions that we can use. When you have just been given a plate of pasta: This lasagna is delicious. You have just tasted some soup: I have never tasted a soup like this before. You have just e ... Show More
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