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Humblebrag: The English We Speak
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Evangeline posted on 2018/09/18Ever wonder how to talk about those people who brag about their achievements but try to sound modest? This video from BBC Learning English breaks down the tricky social media term "humblebrag" and gives you everyday examples you can use! You'll pick up useful phrases for social media and workplace chats, making your English sound super natural.
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absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
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UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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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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More straight
US /stret/
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UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
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US /sɛns/
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UK /sens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Certain mental feeling or emotion
- Normal or clear state of mind
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perceive using sight, sound, taste touch etc.
- To recognize the presence of something
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