This is what we call a simile whenever you use the word like, it was like bla ble blas. The last thing you'd want is to have an accident or break down. This is when the car has a problem and doesn't drive any more. We also have the verb version, and that's to break down. You should probably take aumbrella with you, because the last thing you want is to get caught in the rain.
739. The Escaped Man by CT Platt (Learn English with Short Stories)
Reading a short story presented on Commaful.com. The Escaped Man is a mystery full of tension and intrigue. Listen closely as I break it all down and explain the vocabulary fully. YouTube video version also available.
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