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The English We Speak: Passing Ships

Dienstag, 14. Juli 2026 · 3 min

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This phrase comes from a longer idiom, ‘like ships that pass at night’. It’s used when two people have busy schedules, and struggle to find time to meet for more than just a brief encounter. Learn how to use it here, with Georgie and Feifei.
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