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Take it as a given

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May 5, 20262:37Education

There are some things that you can just assume to be true. This expression is for those. Learn how to use it expression with Feifei and Phil. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com As al...

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Take it as a given is an episode from The English We Speak by BBC. There are some things that you can just assume to be true. This expression is for those. Learn how to use it expression with Feifei and Phil. For more great language tips an...

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Published May 5, 2026, 2:37 long, audio available.

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