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Jun 26
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9 Idioms that Confuse English Learners

English With Kayla
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Confused by English idioms that don’t make literal sense? In this lesson, we’re breaking down 9 tricky expressions that often confuse English learners. You’ll learn what they mean, when to use them, and how to sound more natural and confident when you speak. From "right out of the gate" to "having your heart in the right place", these are phrases you’ll hear all the time in real conversations—but probably won’t find clearly explained in a textbook.

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