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BBC 6 Minute English July 02, 2015 - Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/07/04Ever wondered why Singapore banned chewing gum? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the surprising reasons behind the ban and explores related vocabulary like 'outlaw' and 'disposal'. You'll pick up practical English phrases and learn about cultural differences in this super engaging lesson!
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chewing gum
US /ˈtʃuɪŋ/
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UK /ˈtʃu:ɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Candy you can chew
- Verb
- The action of repeatedly biting and grinding a piece of gum with your teeth.
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More put it in
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- Phrasal Verb
- To place something inside something else.
- To apply effort or energy.
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- Phrase
- Used to ask the reason for something.
- Used to inquire about the purpose or cause of an action or event.
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