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Day: February 27, 2019

Idioms and Metaphors

February 27, 2019April 2, 2026 Lisa

You’ve just got to love idioms and metaphors. You say one thing and mean something completely different. Literally translating them are lots of fun, too. Understanding them can sometimes be like mental gymnastics. How to do the Impossible German: Wie… Read moreIdioms and Metaphors

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