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Mar 2024
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Put One's Foot Down

Danny Ballan
About this episode
Delve into the meaning and usage of the idiom "Put one's foot down" and learn how to use it effectively in everyday conversations.

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/put-ones-foot-down/

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