Learn English: Daily Easy English Expression 0583: Close, but no cigar.

3,883 views · Published 15 September 2014 · 7:47 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: Daily English · 2014 · Education

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Today's E-cubed: Close, but no cigar.
How many states in the United States of America?
48!
Wrong.
54.
Wrong.
51!
Close, but no cigar! 50 is the right answer. 

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This is a video for ESL (English as a Second Language) learners. This video explains a common expression in American English. It also explains typical American pronunciation.

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