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English In Use - 'A Slice Of Heaven'

A selection of headlines from stories in the news. They use English in a way that you might think is intended to confuse but it's all perfectly clear to the native speaker.

The Daily Express headline of 'A Slice Of Heaven' gives you a clue as to what the story is about - according to decorating brand Harris, freshly baked bread is Britain's favourite smell. Here they are using the phrase "A slice of bread", used to describe a thin, flat piece cut from a loaf, and replacing the word "bread" with "heaven" to show how sublime the smell of freshly baked bread is.

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