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What English phrases really mean

What English phrases really mean

6 Minute English vor 7 Monaten

British people love to play with words, but why do we do it? Pippa and Beth discuss this.

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We've all been there – we're talking to someone and they say one
thing, when we know they mean something else! British people love
to play with language, using it deliberately to disguise,
misdirect or even change their meaning entirely. But why do we do
it? And what are some of the common things to look out for? Pippa
and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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