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The English We Speak: Cut corners

The English We Speak: Cut corners

Do you ever cut corners to save time? Learn this phrase and hear lots of examples.

Learning English Conversations · BBC Radio

March 10, 20263m 19s

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Show Notes

If you want to do a task perfectly, it's usually not a good idea to cut corners. Learn about this expression and how to use it in conversations with Feifei and Georgie.

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