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The English We Speak: Passing Ships

The English We Speak: Passing Ships

Learning English Conversations vor 2 Monaten

Use this expression to talk about busy adult life.

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This phrase comes from a longer idiom, ‘like ships that pass at
night’. It’s used when two people have busy schedules, and
struggle to find time to meet for more than just a brief
encounter. Learn how to use it here, with Georgie and Feifei.

Find a free transcript here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260713

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