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What does “a guilty pleasure” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
C1
Something enjoyable that you feel slightly embarrassed about
“Reality TV is my guilty pleasure.”
From the C1 lesson Time to Spare (free time and hobbies).
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What does “a guilty pleasure” mean?
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