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The English We Speak: Make a pig's ear of something
This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here.
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This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here.
TRY THE READING ROOM:
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room
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LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including:
✔️ Learning English Grammar
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