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Mar 2024
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Off the Top of Your Head

Danny Ballan
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"Let's see, off the top of my head..." Ever used this phrase? Uncover what it means, its origins, and when to use it in this episode of English Express!

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/off-the-top-of-your-head-exploring-this-everyday-idiom/

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