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is it really important to learn idioms because i've never heard people using it
thats so confusing to me
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People do use them a lot. You can speak without them, but you may have problems understanding things if you don't know any. Anyway, we have given you a list so you can check if you read or hear one. It's up to you whether you learn them.
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I was sitting a test on English idioms today... I wish I knew this site before... I could have written it far better ...
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Thanks for providing such a helpful link for new users like me. And I was really looking for them. Once again thank for sharing it.
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You're welcome.
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thank you for helping to improve skills
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Hello !

My english teacher, in Phoenix Arizona where I am now to sharpen my English, asked me to check out Using English.com site. As English student, I hope this site will help me to improve my English. Thank you for the opportunity.

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Thank you for your help to learn idioms.
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Jean-Pierre, glad to be of assistance.
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Thnx a lot ..
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