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Sep 16
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Food Idioms in English | Everyday Expres...

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In this episode of 5 Minute English Talk, Jane and Bruce continue our special idioms series — and today’s theme is food idioms! 🍎🥖

You’ll learn how to use common expressions like a piece of cake, spill the beans, in a pickle, and bring home the bacon. These idioms are fun, practical, and will instantly make your English sound more natural.

Listen to real-life examples, a short conversation between Jane and Bruce, and practice with our repeat-after-me section. Plus, enjoy a fun fact about where these idioms came from and a motivational quote to keep you inspired.

By the end, you’ll be confident enough to use these idioms in your everyday conversations.
👉 Don’t forget to take on today’s mini challenge!


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