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  1. 27-Jun-2006, 07:20 #1
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    Default Idioms can it b used in essays?

    Hello teachers,

    As I am learning British English,I heard that we students should not use idioms in our essays in our Major Exams,GCSE.

    Is it true?

    Just to get clarified.
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    Default Re: Idioms can it b used in essays?

    If an idiom is appropriate, use it.
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