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Sep 19
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Travel & Journey Idioms in English | Spe...

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In this episode, Bruce and Stacy explore 4 powerful idioms about travel and journeys that will make your English sound more fluent, natural, and confident:

Hit the road – to leave or start a journey

A bumpy ride – a difficult or challenging time

At a crossroads – facing an important decision

Smooth sailing – when everything goes easily without problems

🌟 Fun Fact: The idiom “at a crossroads” comes from old English expressions about roads and choices, symbolizing life decisions.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to use these idioms in everyday conversations — whether you’re actually traveling, talking about work, or describing life experiences.

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