A shock to the system: What does it mean? - The English We Speak

Rob's experienced a shock to the system – does that mean he's been hurt? Maybe it has something to do with him returning to work after a holiday. But whatever injury Rob has suffered, Feifei is on hand with some unsympathetic words! Learn more about the phrase 'a shock to the system' in this programme.

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