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Jul 2019
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016 - Expression: Give an Inch, Take a M...

Shana Thompson
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression GIVE AN INCH, TAKE A MILE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we'll talk about the METRIC SYSTEM IN THE U.S..

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