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How to pronounce “false modesty”
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Pronunciation guide for false modesty
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of false modesty with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Girling Up: How to Be Strong, Smart and Spectacular
- Definition summary
- Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering.
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How to pronounce false modesty
Girling Up: How to Be Strong, Smart and Spectacular
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Example Sentences
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Meaning
- [Noun]
- Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering.
Practice Nearby Words
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