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Advanced English: 5 Idioms with Unexpected Histories
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/17Ever wondered where common English idioms actually come from? This video dives into the surprising histories behind five popular phrases, helping you understand their origins and use them confidently in conversation! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth with this fun, practical lesson.
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US /ði əˈrɪdʒənəl/
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UK /ðə əˈridʒinəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The first or earliest form of something.
- Adjective
- Not a copy or imitation; authentic.
- New and interesting; not copied from someone else.
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- Phrase
- A phrase used as a filler in speech, often to indicate uncertainty or to seek confirmation from the listener.
- A phrase used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener.
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More the water
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- Uncountable Noun
- A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid, essential for most animal and plant life and used for drinking, washing, etc.
- A body of water, such as a sea, lake, or river.
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