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10 English Idioms with Meanings You CAN’T Guess
Learn ten idioms that will help you sound more natural and confident in conversations. From flattering your boss as youbutter her up to describing disorganized chaos as running around like a chicken with its head cut off, these phrases will help you express yourself better in everyday situations. You’ll also learn how to address obvious problems with the elephant in the room and why there’s no point in beating a dead horse when something has already been discussed. By the end of this class, you’ll have the knowledge you need to start using these expressions in your conversations.
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100% useful & thanks!
Thanks Adam I appreciated your lesson !
Thank Adam for your lesson. My question is if the distance matters when we use an idiom “neck of the wood”? or just that spot which talkers mean? Thank you an advance.
Sarah has been so busy and disorganized all day, she’s running around like a… kitchen horse with its elephant in the room cut off in the sink
This one has totally got me XD