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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 28 MIN

70. Fossilised Expressions

from English with Monty - The Podcast about the English Language

Jon and Gideon talk about some fossilised expressions. These expressions such as “hang up” and “backfire”. They are expressions that refer to an old technology but are still used in present day English. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty

Jon and Gideon talk about some fossilised expressions. These expressions such as “hang up” and “backfire”. They are expressions that refer to an old technology but are still used in present day English. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty

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