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Dec 2022
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Podcast 147 - B2 idioms 2

M. A. Bilbrough
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Continuation of the study of six more idioms at B2 level. Some are hidden in a story that you must listen to and find. The six idioms in the podcast are: have an eye for something can't keep/take your eyes off somebody/something look somebody in the eye be a piece of cake take your breath away cross your mind Check your answers at https://www.practisingengl ... Show More
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