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Apr 3
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813 -Six Ways To Use Must

Michael DiGiacomo Happy English
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You must check out today’s podcast, it’s an absolute must! And for your own good, you must not skip any part of this episode. You must be wondering why I just said that, so let’s find out!

Today, we’re talking about a small word that carries a lot of weight: must. Just four letters—but it has several meanings depending on how you use it. And yeah, it’s used a lot in both formal and casual English, so it’s a good one to learn well.

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