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7 Common English Proverbs: “spill the beans”, “bring home the bacon”, “too many cooks...”
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/01Ever wondered what it means to 'spill the beans' or 'bring home the bacon'? Ronnie is here to spill the tea on these fun cooking metaphors and more, explaining the meanings and origins of 7 common English proverbs. You'll pick up practical vocabulary and pronunciation tips that you can use every single day!
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US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
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UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
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US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
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UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
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US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
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UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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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
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