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English Free Lesson MP3: How Many Idioms Can You Hear in This Story?

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In the Know

Verbs list 1. come clean:  to tell the truth about something, expecially to admit that you have done something wrong, to confess
2. let the cat out of the bag:  to reveal a secret, often unintentionally
3. in the know:  having information known only to a small group of people
4. in the cards:  very likely to happen
5. tie the knot:  to get married

In the Know





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Alonzo's wedding day was a great day!  For months, he had been planning to tie the knot with his girlfriend.  He told one friend, and asked it to be kept secret.  His friend let the cat out of the bag, though.  It was in the cards because that friend loved gossip.  Alonzo was angry and made his friend come clean.  His friend confessed that being in the know was just too difficult. He wanted to show people his trusted status with Alonzo. Now they  are friends again and Alonzo is very happy.

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