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Hello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases and expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Feifei. And I'm Becca. Becca, I can't help but notice that you're wearing flip-flops with socks.
Well, my work shoes got so wet in the rain yesterday, and I didn't want to show my toes at work. Oh, socks with flip-flops could be considered uncommon here in the UK, you know. It could be common in some places, but I know some people here find it really odd. Well, I've got a hot take. Socks and flip-flops are comfy,
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