Episode 11: Words and Expressions from the Names of People: Part 1
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This episode will tell the stories of some English words and expressions that come from the names of people. Some of the people are real people from history, others are from myths and legends. In this episode, we'll look at four words and expressions, and we'll continue this theme in Episode 12. Included in this episode are: -sandwich -boycott -a Pyrrhic victory -to have the Midas touch
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