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to get at
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to get at

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Movember In Canada
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Movember In Canada

—| B2 (upper-intermediate) |—

In Canada, the month of November is also known as…

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to run errands
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to run errands

—| B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American English, this expression typically means…

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A New Beginning
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A New Beginning

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

As some of you may know, this has been a long time coming; I have been wanting to make a website for years! And it is finally here!

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to crop dust

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

While many phrasal verbs are standard to the English language, some are considered slang, like this one in Canadian English…

5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Canada is a multicultural society where, generally, peoples’ differences are openly celebrated. Due in part to this open multiculturalism, Canadian English has evolved over the years to…

Profile: British Columbia

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Beautiful British Columbia: the slogan of the Canadian province does not speak far from the truth; beauty is everywhere there. From its…