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Nov 2024
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#68 | Owning Your Mistakes (with Charlie...

Bree Aesie
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When Charlie Baxter meets his girlfriend's parents for the first time, a big mistake turns into a lesson on honesty and connection. 

Level: Upper Intermediate  

Accent: United Kingdom (London) 

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Key Vocabulary:

- Prove Your Worth: To show that you are capable or valuable. 

- Rev / Keep the Revs Up: To increase the speed of a car’s engine, or to maintain energy or momentum. 

- Blatantly: In a very obvious or offensive way, without trying to hide it. 

- Chip In: To contribute money, help, or ideas. "He chipped in with a helpful suggestion during the meeting."

- Flaws / Flawless: To have imperfections or to be perfect without mistakes.

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