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Give it a miss: video lesson
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Learn Give it a miss with Bella, then practise with British and American conversations, speaking time and common questions. B2 English.
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Bella (tutor)Welcome to MicroEnglish. This B2 lesson starts with a
Bella (tutor)familiar moment: you've just got home, you're tired, and a
Bella (tutor)friend invites you out. How can you say no warmly? Today
Bella (tutor)we'll explore give it a miss, an informal British expression
Bella (tutor)for deciding not to do something.
Bella (tutor)Both replies decline the invitation. I can't
Bella (tutor)come suggests that something prevents you from going. I'll
Bella (tutor)give it a miss presents it as your decision. You might be exhausted,
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