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Question How to use idioms
Hello there,

I would like to ask how to use an idioms when you know that particular idiom meaning is...

Eg: add insult to injury
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Can you think of a situation where this one would be appropriate?
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For an example: Sarah is the top student in my class. How can i apply this idioms A1 ?

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I have a book about idioms...omg there are so many of them....
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IF YOU can give that book then thank you so much
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