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    Lesson #124

    Travel
    January 28, 2019

    Rich in diversity, Toronto is a destination for visitors and immigrants alike

    In the first of an occasional series on destinations in the English-speaking world, we explore Toronto, Canada's largest city and its financial center. Thanks to Canada's welcoming immigration policy, Toronto is rich in diversity (which inevitably leads to delicious food). Visitors can explore museums, take a hike, enjoy the theater, or go out in the distillery district. Sports fans can see the Stanley Cup"โ€awarded to the best team in Canada's favorite sport, ice hockey. Today, you'll also learn the English phrase "spoiled for choice."

    Lingo

    Take out your frustration

    When you do something physical to release built up energy, you "take out your frustration"
    Expression

    Spoiled for choice

    To be "spoiled for choice" is to have the luxury of many options
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