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Professional TeacherMary’s telling a story, but Paul keeps interrupting: "Stop beating around the bush!" What does Paul want from Mary?
He wants her to stop avoiding the main point.
He wants her to start a gardening hobby.
He’s asking her to go on a nature walk.
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Nov 9, 2024 4:57 PM
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Hey Gonzalo! Apparently, it comes from medieval hunting practices in Britain. Hunters would send people (often called "beaters") to hit around bushes to scare birds or small animals out into the open, making it easier for the hunters to capture🦆🦅😊
November 12, 2024
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