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to have spring fever
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to have spring fever

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Idioms are often used to express emotions. Learn what emotion this idiom refers to…

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GAME: “Ark Nova”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

GAME: “Ark Nova”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Learn English by playing a board game with friends. See what "Ark Nova” can do to help improve your English language skills…

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to spring on
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to spring on

– C1 (advanced) –

This phrasal verb can be used talking gossip, announcements, surprises, and more. Learn what it means here…

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to pinch someone
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to pinch someone

– C1 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this idiom typically means…

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