30 Sep 2025
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The English We Speak: Teething problems

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The podcast, "The English We Speak," features hosts Feifei and Phil explaining the English expression "teething problems." They define it as temporary difficulties encountered when something new is introduced, such as a new system at work, new technology, or a new phone. The hosts emphasize that these problems are usually expected and temporary, often accompanied by adverbs like "just" or "only." The episode includes examples from other speakers to illustrate the usage of the idiom.

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