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to reap what you sow
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to reap what you sow

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means...

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to leaf through
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to leaf through

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Labour Day In Canada
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Labour Day In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In modern times this special day is celebrated over the course of three to four days (Friday to Monday) and is treated as...

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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…