Wrap it up

The English We Speak by BBC

Jun 16, 20262:44Education

Sometimes you just want people to stop. That's one way to use 'wrap it up'. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. Find a free transcript and related programmes here: Exams coming up? Practise your skills...

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