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Aug 2024
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#61 | Making Something Possible (with Fa...

Bree Aesie
About this episode

Fabio decides to contact someone famous and what ends up happening gives him a new perspective on what becomes possible, when you ask. 

Level: Intermediate 

Accent: Non-Native English Speaker (Italy)

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5 words and expressions in today's story:

- THERE'S SOMETHING HERE: An expression used to say that something is interesting or has potential.

- TO SHOW UP (IN THE SENSE OF DOING YOUR BEST): To be present and perform to the best of your ability.

- TO LET SOMEONE DOWN: To disappoint someone by not meeting their expectations.

- CATASTROPHIZING: Imagining the worst possible outcome of a situation.

- TO LOSE SIGHT OF SOMETHING: To forget or overlook something important.

Episode Links:

- Learn more about Fabio Cerplloni at www.fabiocerpelloni.com

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