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  • Hello and welcome to English at the movies where we teach you American English.

  • Heard at the movies saying today is from the comedy film Detective Peek a choo.

  • It tells the story of a man named Tim who is searching for his missing father and needs the help of Pikachu.

  • Listen for the phrase I'm your best bet.

  • I don't need a Pokemon period.

  • And what about a world class detective?

  • Because if you want to find your pops, I'm your best bet.

  • We're gonna do this, you and me.

  • So, what do you think I'm your best bet means I'm your best friend.

  • Not just a good friend or I'm your best hope for success.

  • Listen again.

  • I don't need a Pokemon period.

  • And what about a world class detective?

  • Because if you want to find your pops, I'm your best bet.

  • We're gonna do this.

  • You and me, I'm your best bet.

  • Means I'm your best hope or success.

  • A bet is a choice made by thinking about what will probably happen.

  • He could.

  • You knew he was Tim's best choice for finding his father.

  • He was Tim's best bet.

  • Forgetting the important job done.

  • And that's English at the movies.

Hello and welcome to English at the movies where we teach you American English.

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