Lesson #291

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Remembering Regis Philbin, the legendary TV personality and talk show host

September 3, 2020:

After a life in front of the cameras, the iconic TV show personality and talk show host, Regis Philbin, died at age 88. He will forever be remembered for his hit daytime talk show on ABC, hosting “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,” and his relatable, unpretentious personality. Plus, learn the phrasal verb ‘go on to’.

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Go on to

When we use “go on to,” we are usually talking about the progression of a person’s life or career and we’re usually describing how that person achieved bigger and better things in the future.

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Lesson #291

Remembering Regis Philbin, the legendary TV personality and talk show host

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