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Do you often say " to make a long story short " ?
In japan, this phrase is frequently taught as a useful expression.
But actually, I don't hear it spoken by native speakers so often.
I would like you to tell me what you really think.
Do you often say " to make a long story short " ?
In japan, this phrase is frequently taught as a useful expression.
But actually, I don't hear it spoken by native speakers so often.
I would like you to tell me what you really think.
In japan, this phrase is frequently taught as a useful expression.
But actually, I don't hear it spoken by native speakers so often.
I would like you to tell me what you really think.
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@Tomika28 true! I hope things go back to normal! Stay safe~
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I am not English native speaker and I have Heard it a lot, but maybe they use 'to make it short..' too 🤔
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@Tomika28 i think it is just a matter of maybe watching English movies, listening to music or talking to English friends 🤗
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@Mcstars yeah! But it is getting much harder to make English friends in this situation lol
Thanks anyway!
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