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What should go on the new euro banknotes? | Learn English expression 'hard-pressed'

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Exploring the expression 'hard-pressed' and discussing the lack of famous names on Euro banknotes

This chapter explores the challenges faced in selecting designs for the new Euro paper currency and discusses the absence of prominent figures in European history. It also delves into the background of the European Union's founding fathers and sheds light on the workings of EU officials. The speaker shares an anecdote about the annual Burning Man festival, where heavy rain transformed the event into a muddy swamp.

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