The English We Speak: In the same breath
Summary
Hosts Feifei and Becca explain the English expression "in the same breath," which is used to introduce a contradiction between two ideas. They discuss how the phrase often follows contrastive conjunctions like "but" and highlight that the second idea usually carries more weight. The episode also lists similar expressions, such as "on the other hand" and "at the same time," to help learners articulate conflicting thoughts.
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Defining the phrase 'in the same breath'
Using conjunctions with 'in the same breath'
Examples of 'in the same breath' in context
Synonyms and similar expressions
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