Mark tells the story of organizing a unique TEDx event hosted at the US-Mexico border, with all its challenges and a few surprises.

Level:  Advanced

Accent: United States (California)

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6 words and expressions in today's story:

- TO COME UP WITH: To think of or create something, like an idea or a plan.

- IT’S ALL ON YOU: You are responsible for something; everything depends on you.

- TO BE MESSED UP: To make a mistake or cause a problem.

- TO DODGE A BULLET: To narrowly avoid a dangerous or problematic situation.

- TEAR DOWN / TAKE DOWN / PUT UP: Tear down and take down means to disassemble or remove a structure or stage. Put up means to assemble or set up something.

- ELATION / A SENSE OF ELATION / TO BE ELATED: A strong feeling of happiness or joy.

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