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1169 - The English We Speak: Grind someone's gears
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  • 1169 - The English We Speak: Grind someone's gears

    Use this expression when something really annoys you.

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    Tue, 13 May 2025
  • 1168 - The English We Speak: Feel seen

    An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here.

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    Tue, 06 May 2025
  • 1167 - The English We Speak: It's giving

    An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe.

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    Tue, 29 Apr 2025
  • 1166 - The English We Speak: Dial down

    Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something.

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    Tue, 22 Apr 2025
  • 1165 - The English We Speak: The name of the game

    Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something.

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    Tue, 15 Apr 2025
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