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This episode was published on Monday, April 4, 2022.
Put your thumb on the scale: When you place your thumb on the scale, you try to influence the outcome of something, such as contract bidding or an election.
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Below are two terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.
Digress: You digress when you suddenly find yourself talking about a topic that is not related to your main conversation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Digress
Work for peanuts: To work for peanuts means to work for a very small amount of money. When beginning work, peanuts are OK, but as we get older, we need more. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WorkForPeanuts
