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Mar 2024
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Let the Cat Our of the Bag

Danny Ballan
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Ever blurted out a secret and wished you could stuff it back in? It's like letting the cat out of the bag! Join us as we explore this idiom's strange origins and how to use it in everyday life.

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/let-the-cat-out-of-the-bag/

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