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Why Are British People So Hard to Understand? 10 Essential British English Phrases You Need to Know!
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Why Are British People So Hard to Understand? 10 Essential British English Phrases You Need to Know!

Have you ever spoken to a British person and thought to yourself, What on earth are they going on about? You’ve been studying English for years, you know all the grammar, and you have a solid vocabulary, yet when you’re faced with a Brit, you feel completely lost.

In this post, I’ll walk you through some essential British English phrases that will help you understand Brits better—and even start using them yourself.

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Advanced English Phrases and Vocabulary for Describing Depressing Places.
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Advanced English Phrases and Vocabulary for Describing Depressing Places.

When learning English, we often focus on language to talk about and to describe beautiful, charming locations and environments.

However, in the real word we also need the vocabulary to talk about slightly less appealing places; you know, the rather more grim or just downright miserable corners of the world.

So today, I’ve come up with some advanced English vocabulary that you can use when describing places that are frankly, a bit depressing.

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English phrases and expressions - go with the flow
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English phrases and expressions - go with the flow

The English phrase ‘to go with the flow’ has become a staple in everyday conversation, but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually means? In this blog post, we will explore the meaning and usage of this popular English expression.

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English Phrases and Expressions - To put someone on the spot
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English Phrases and Expressions - To put someone on the spot

The English idiomatic expression ‘to put someone on the spot’ means to put someone in an uncomfortable or difficult situation by putting them under sudden pressure to respond, answer, or make a decision. It often creates discomfort, awkwardness or embarrassment for the person being put on the spot.

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