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14 Expressions Even Native English Speakers Get Wrong
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/01Think you know your English expressions? You might be surprised to learn that even native speakers often get these 14 common phrases wrong! Adam from engVid breaks down the correct usage and origins, helping you sound more natural and avoid embarrassing mistakes.
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US /ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən/
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UK /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place, position or area that something is in
- An unexpected problem or difficulty
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US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
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UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
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US /ˈtraʊmə/
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UK /'trɔ:mə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A very severe or upsetting experience
- Serious injury to part of the body
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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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