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A pound of flesh - Learn English vocabulary & idioms with 'Shakespeare Speaks'
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Julianne Sung posted on 2021/09/06Ever wondered where 'a pound of flesh' comes from? This fun video dives into Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice' to uncover the origin of this famous phrase and explore its cultural depth. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practice situational dialogue, making your English learning both engaging and insightful!
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deserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
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UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
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US /ˈkærəktɚ/
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UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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US /ɪkˈsprɛs/
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UK /ɪk'spres/
- Transitive Verb
- To send something by fast mail
- To state or show what you think or how you feel
- Adjective
- Sent by a fast mail service
- Traveling at high speed
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