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작성일 : 10-12-11 14:28
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Idiomatic Expression of the Day
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Use the following idiomatic expression in a sentence. Your answers will be corrected.
Idiomatic expression:
bad-mouth
Meaning:
to say negative things about someone or something
Examples:
1. Mr. Smith was always bad-mouthing Mrs. Smith. They just didn't get along.
2. John bad-mouths his car constantly because it is too small for him.
Origin:
This term is believed to be of African origin, where the phrase bad mouth signifies a curse or evil spell. [1930s]
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