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The English We Speak: Like a moth to a flame

6/2/20263 min

Moths are winged insects which are attracted to light sources. Learn the metaphorical use of this expression in this programme with Feifei and Georgie.

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First 90 seconds
  1. Speaker 10:00

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  2. Speaker 20:03

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  3. Speaker 30:35

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  4. Speaker 11:05

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