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042 - Expression: To Drop the Ball / Why do we drop a ball at Times Square on New Years?

21 min • 26 december 2019

In this episode of the podcast, I'll teach you how to use the expression TO DROP THE BALL like a native speaker from the United States. The fun fact of the day answers the question WHY DO WE DROP A BALL AT TIMES SQUARE ON NEW YEARS?

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