<description>&lt;p&gt;Learn this expression which means do something for attention or praise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FIND A TRANSCRIPT:
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Learn this expression which means do something for attention or praise.

Learn this expression which means do something for attention or praise.FIND A TRANSCRIPT:
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The English We Speak: Aura farming

<description>&lt;p&gt;This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FIND A TRANSCRIPT:
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This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!

This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!FIND A TRANSCRIPT:
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The English We Speak: Lock in

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A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start.

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The English We Speak: A fresh start

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Learn a phrase about small gifts with Feifei and Phil.

Learn a phrase about small gifts with Feifei and Phil.FIND A TRANSCRIPT:
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The English We Speak: A little something

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Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you're saying. .

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