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🎖️ In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn the meaning and history of the English idiom “go for broke” by exploring the true story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II. These Japanese American soldiers faced discrimination at home, but they chose to fight bravely for the United States and became one of the most decorated military units in American history.
You will hear about the challenges they faced, the battles they fought, and how the phrase “go for broke” became their powerful motto. You will also learn how this expression is still used in modern English to describe taking a big risk or giving your full effort for an important goal.
This episode is designed for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve listening skills, expand their vocabulary, and learn English through real American stories ...
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