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Apr 2023
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87. Painting with Words: Using Metaphors

My English Matters
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Want to take your English to the next level? In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah talks about metaphors and how they can help you paint a more precise picture of what you want to express. She also discusses the different types of metaphors and how to understand them.

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