What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'?

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This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this expression here.

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If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you.

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Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.

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Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression.

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Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.

Today, we meet musician Adam, who performs for us in Ipswich town centre.

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Look at her - she's having such a main character moment on the dance floor! Learn this internet phrase

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Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.

Today, we meet musician Alice, who performs for us in Leeds city centre.

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We hope our advice doesn't fall on stony ground. Learn a new expression

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Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.

Today, we meet Grace, who performs for us in a library in Liverpool.

With thanks to the University of Liverpool.

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