Throw ideas at the wall

The English We Speak by BBC

Jun 9, 20262:49Education

Sometimes you want to come up with ideas without thinking too much. That's when you throw ideas at the wall to see if anything sticks. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. As always, find a free transcr...

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