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Heartburn

usgb/ˈhɑːrtbɜːrn/Volume
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Common TriggersPlay
Understand common causes of heartburn, like spicy food, to anticipate the word's use. SlideAfter the barbecue, Karen complained of heartburn.
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Not LiteralPlay
Recognize 'heartburn' isn't about the heart, but rather discomfort from the stomach. SlideDespite the name, heartburn doesn't mean heart trouble.
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Feeling DescriptionPlay
Use 'heartburn' to describe a personal sensation, not an observable condition. SlideShe described her heartburn as a sharp, persistent pain.