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Jul 28
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English Idioms for Stress and Tough Deci...

English Unleashed
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Feeling overwhelmed? Stuck between two hard choices? In this episode of English Unleashed, Tom explores the language we use when life gets stressful — and decisions get tough. You’ll learn natural English idioms and expressions for talking about stress, pressure, and difficult moments. These are the phrases native speakers use in real life — not in textbooks!

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