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The English We Speak: Stir the pot

Jun 04, 20242 min
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Summary

Neil and Feifei discuss the English expression 'stir the pot,' which means to cause trouble or be provocative. They provide examples of how someone might stir the pot in different situations, and explain the metaphor behind the expression, relating it to cooking and adding ingredients to a conversation to create a negative outcome.

Episode description

Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!

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