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Sep 30
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480. 5 common and everyday English idiom...

HADAR SHEMESH
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In today's episode, we're going to cover some of the top, must-know idioms that you'll hear in English! These idioms are great to sprinkle into your own conversation, but it will also help your comprehension when you understand other speakers better.

Idioms are those funny little expressions that don't always make sense word-for-word, but they bring your English to life. We'll go over what they mean, how to use them naturally, and practice together so you can start using them right away.

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