In broad daylight, a group of thieves blended in with construction workers, made off with $100 million worth of Napoleon-era jewels, and slipped through the cracks of one of the most secure museums in the world.

In this episode of Phrasal Verb News, Grant breaks down the shocking heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris — how it happened, why investigators are still looking into it, and what English learners can take away (besides the jewels).

You’ll learn 5 natural English phrasal verbs that describe investigation, escape, and problem-solving — perfect for both business and everyday use:

💬 Vocabulary from the Episode:

1️⃣ Blend in – to mix into your surroundings and go unnoticed

2️⃣ Make off with – to steal something and escape

3️⃣ Look into – to investigate something carefully

4️⃣ Slip through the cracks – to go unnoticed due to a mistake

5️⃣ Piece together – to connect bits of information to understand a situation

🎙️ Why listen?

Because real stories make phrasal verbs unforgettable — and this one feels straight out of a movie.

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