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High heels: A surprising history | BBC Ideas
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Tina Huang posted on 2020/03/16Ever wondered why high heels became a thing? This video dives into their surprising military origins and how figures like Louis XIV and Marilyn Monroe shaped their history, all while you pick up vocabulary related to fashion and cultural shifts. You'll also learn about the impact on posture and foot pain, making it a fascinating watch for any fashion enthusiast!
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US /səbˈskraɪb/
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UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
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US /kwot/
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UK /kwəʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written statement of the cost of something
- The (often wise or famous) words of another person
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone how much a task will cost
- To repeat precisely what a person said or wrote
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US /trɪˈmɛndəs/
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UK /trəˈmendəs/
- Adjective
- Very good or very impressive
- Extremely large or great.
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set amount of time during which events take place
- A way to emphasize what you will say
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