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with his tongue in his cheek [1 record]

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Record 1 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation
  • Language Problems
CONT

I think a lot of the hon. member, but last night he showed that he could make a speech with his tongue in his cheek.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction
  • Problèmes de langue
CONT

J'ai une excellente opinion de l'hon. d-p., mais hier soir, il a montré qu'il pouvait se payer la tête de ses auditeurs.

Spanish

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