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American English is full of idioms! Study the meaning of idioms and see them used in conversational English.

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Bend over Backwards’

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Bend over Backwards’

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘Bend Over Backwards’ comfortably in conversational English:  what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic shape of the phrase. YouTube blocked? Click … [Read more...]

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How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Spill the Beans’

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Spill the Beans’

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘Spill the Beans’ comfortably in conversational English:  what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic shape of the phrase. YouTube blocked? Click here … [Read more...]

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How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Pay Through the Nose’

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Pay Through the Nose’

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘Pay through the Nose’ comfortably in conversational English:  what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic shape of the phrase. YouTube blocked? Click … [Read more...]

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How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Rule of Thumb’

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Rule of Thumb’

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘Rule of Thumb’ comfortably in conversational English:  what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic shape of the phrase. YouTube blocked? Click here … [Read more...]

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