Careful! These 12 words don’t really mean what everybody thinks

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SOMETIMES LOGIC DEPENDS ON THE OBSERVER Careful! These 12 words don't really mean what everybody thinks 5 min. Many expressions and terms from foreign languages lose their essence in translation when uttered or written in English. Language is not merely a tool for communication; it encapsulates cultural nuances and unique experiences. Read full article

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