AMERICAN IDIOMS 🇺🇸 Important phrases you need to know

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Let's learn some useful American idioms to help you build your informal vocabulary. These phrases will help you navigate American English if you're living in the US, planning to visit, or just enjoy watching American TV shows or movies.
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Behind the eighth ball

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Behind the eight ball

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Under the weather

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Ball on the board

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