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Mar 2023
19m 57s

140 - Expression: Cat Got Your Tongue?

Shana Thompson
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It's a ridiculous visual, is it not?! If the cat's got your tongue, you can't talk, you're speechless! And that's pretty much how we use it in English conversation. We often ask someone "Cat got your tongue?" in situations when they can't respond, or they don't respond. Listen to this episode to hear a joke, learn this expression and practice your pronunciat ... Show More
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