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Welcome to Daily American English.
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You know nothing.
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You know nothing.
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You know nothing.
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You know nothing.
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Nothing.
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You know.
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You know nothing.
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You use this to criticize someone's knowledge.
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You say, you know nothing.
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Like, you don't understand.
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Hard to believe.
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You use this when something seems unreal.
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You say, hard to believe.
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Like, that's surprising.
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Hard to believe.
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Hard to believe.
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Hard to believe.
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Hard to believe.
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Hard to believe.
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Hard to believe.
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He's insane!
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He's insane!
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He's insane.
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How dare you?
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He is insane.
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Is he insane?
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He is insane.
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You use this when someone behaves very crazily.
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You say, he is insane, like he's crazy.
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He's insane!
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He's insane!
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He's insane.
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Oh dear, he's insane.
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He is insane.
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Is he insane?
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How much is that?
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How much is that?
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What's that?
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44.
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How much is that?
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how much is that how much is that how much is that you say this to ask the price of something specific you say how much is that like what does this cost much is that what is that 44 how much is that how much is that how much is that You don't have to explain anything to me.
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You don't have to explain anything to me.
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You use this to stop explanations.
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You say, you don't have to explain anything to me.
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Like, I understand.
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Who else knows about this who else knows about this?
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Who else knows about this?
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You use this to ask about shared knowledge.
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You say who else knows about this like, who knows this too?
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Who else knows about this?
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Who else knows about this?
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When she says Could But This You Too Who else knows about this?
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Who else knows about this?
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...
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What are you in such- ...
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Why are you in such a hurry?
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You use this to ask why someone is rushing.
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You say, why are you in such a hurry?
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Like, why are you rushing?
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Why are you in such a hurry?
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Why are you in such a hurry anyway?
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Why didn't you call the police?
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Why didn't you call the police?
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Why didn't you call the police?
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Please?
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Why didn't you call them?
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Why didn't you call the police?
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You use this to question someone's actions.
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You say why didn't you call the police?
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Like why didn't you ask for help?
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Why didn't you call the police?
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Why didn't you call the police?
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Then you– Didn't you call the police?
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Why didn't you call the police?
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How much do I owe you?
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You use this to ask how much money to pay.
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You say, how much do I owe you?
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Like what should I pay?
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How much does it cost?
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You use this to ask the price.
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You say, how much does it cost?
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Like, what's the price?
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Do you know English?
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You use this to ask about language ability.
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You say, do you know English?
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Like, can you speak English?
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Don't look back.
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You use this to tell someone to move on.
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You say, don't look back, like move forward.
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Look back.
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Don't look back.
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Don't look back.
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Don't look back.
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Don't look back.
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Joe, you can't just sit here.
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You can't sit here.
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I said, you can't sit here.
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Can't sit here.
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You can't sit here.
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You use this to stop someone from sitting.
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You say, you can't sit here.
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Like, this seat isn't allowed.
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Joe, you can't just sit here.
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You can't sit here.
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I said, you can't sit here.
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Can't sit here.
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Can't sit here.
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You could have been killed.
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You use this to express danger or seriousness.
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You say, you could have been killed, like, that was very dangerous.
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You could have been killed!
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You could have been killed.
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You could have been killed.
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You could have been killed.
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You could have been killed.
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You could have been killed!
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Apology not accepted.
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Apology not accepted.
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Apology not accepted.
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Apology not accepted.
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Apology not accepted.
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Apology not accepted.
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Apology not accepted.
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You use this when you refuse to forgive someone.
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You say, apology not accepted, like, I don't forgive you.
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Apology not accepted.
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Apology not accepted.
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Apology not accepted.
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Apology not accepted.
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Apology not accepted.
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Apology not accept Are you blind?
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You use this when someone doesn't notice something obvious.
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say, are you blind?
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Like, can't you see?
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Call it what you will.
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You use this when the name doesn't matter.
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You say, call it what you will, like name it however you want.
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Did you miss me?
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Did you miss me?
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You use this to ask if someone felt your absence.
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You say, did you miss me?
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Like, did you think about me?
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Did you miss me?
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Did you miss me?
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Did you miss me?
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Did you miss me?
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Did you miss me?
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Get your head out of the clouds, boy.
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Get your head out of the clouds.
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Get your head out of the clouds.
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You use this to tell someone to be realistic.
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You say, get your head out of the clouds.
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Like, be serious.
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Get your head out of the clouds, boy.
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Get your head out of the clouds.
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Get your head out of the clouds.
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Get your stuff and get out of here, Florida.
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Get your stuff and get out of here.
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You use this to order someone to leave.
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You say, get your stuff and get out of here.
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Like, leave now.
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Give me a boost.
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You use this when you want help or encouragement.
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You say, give me a boost like, help me.
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Give me a boost!
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I didn't know if I could trust you.
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You use this to express doubt.
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You say, I didn't know if I could trust you.
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Like, I wasn't sure about you.
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I haven't done anything wrong.
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You use this to defend yourself.
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You say, I haven't done anything wrong.
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Like I'm innocent.
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I haven't done anything wrong.
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I haven't done anything wrong.
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I hope it's okay that I'm here.
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You use this to be polite about your presence.
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You say I hope this is fine like I hope this is fine.
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Hey, hope you feel better soon.
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Well, I, uh, I hope you feel better soon.
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I hope you feel better soon.
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You use this to wish recovery.
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You say, I hope you feel better soon.
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Like, get well soon.
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That, uh, I hope you feel better soon.
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I hope you feel better soon.
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Oh, well, I sure hope you feel better soon, because— Hey, hope you feel better soon.
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Well, I… I hope you feel better soon.
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I know it sounds crazy.
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I know it sounds crazy!
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But who said… I know it sounds crazy.
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I know it sounds crazy, but… I know it sounds crazy, but… I know it sounds crazy.
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You use this before saying something strange.
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You say, I know it sounds crazy, like this may sound strange.
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I know it sounds crazy.
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I know it sounds crazy, but who said...
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I know it sounds crazy, but...
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I know it sounds crazy, but...
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I tried reasoning with you, Woody.
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I tried to reason with you.
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I tried to reason with him.
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Tried to reason with her, Lydia.
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I tried to reason with you.
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You use this when logic didn't work.
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You say, I tried to reason with you.
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Like, I tried to explain calmly.
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I want my baby.
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You use this to express strong emotional need.
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You say, I want my baby, like I need my child.
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I want my baby.
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I want my baby.
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I want my baby.
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I'm in shock.
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Yeah, I'm in shock.
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I'm just in shock.
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I'm in shock.
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I'm in shock.
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I'm in shock.
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You use this when something is overwhelming.
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You say, I'm in shock.
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Like, I'm overwhelmed.
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I'm in shock.
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Yeah, I'm in shock.
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I'm just in shock.
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I'm in shock.
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I'm in shock.

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You're practicing English with "Learn English with Movies | Speak Real English Like Native Speakers" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

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