This is an All-Eirs English podcast episode 1,152.

Why You Must Know the Rules to Break the Rules in English.

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Hey Lindsay, how are you?

Oh, I'm doing well, Michelle, you sound very well rested.

Yeah, I did get more sleep than usual last night,

but I'm still kind of tired.

Oh, maybe you can catch up on some more sleep tonight.

Yeah, yeah, I'll give it a try.

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