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Lesson 817 – Superbly Said Podcast

Lesson slides:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qr__yTVDeAhCFHpDJBguZ55NleuDHGz1/view

Quiz for this lesson:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScO1cMecjuA6xA1PrYXoccTIGTDgxnNrkmFR9rGXspreRA2UQ/viewform

In this episode, you’ll learn to say naturally:

alter ego – a second self or different version of oneself

stay put – remain in place; don’t move

readily available – easy to access or obtain

wore [something] to the grave – kept a secret or emotional burden for life

escape a scenario – leave a situation quickly or suddenly

get it off your chest – talk about something that’s been bothering you

feel like a shell – feel emotionally empty or hollow

carry the essence of [something] – represent or embody its spirit or feeling

Each phrase comes with clear explanations, relatable examples, and a quiz question so you can immediately test yourself and start using them.

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