Episode 129 (mini)

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Episode 129 (mini)

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Jul 28, 2019

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Episode 129 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “to take the cake.” What does it mean? (And why?) Find out here. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Released:

Jul 28, 2019

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