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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 /bʌntʃ/
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UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
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US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
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UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2
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US /ɪɡˈzækt/
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UK /ɪɡ'zækt/
- Adjective
- Completely correct; accurate; specific
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, sometimes using force
A2TOEIC
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US /ɪnˈsʌlt/
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UK /ɪn'sʌlt/
- Transitive Verb
- To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of disrespecting by being rude or impolite
B1TOEIC
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