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The English We Speak: Around the clock
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The English We Speak: Have in your locker
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The English We Speak: Come full circle
An expression meaning to return to where you started, but in a positive way. Subscribe to our newsletter
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The English We Speak: Grind someone's gears
Use this expression when something really annoys you. Subscribe to our newsletter
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