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Istanbul election backfires on Turkey's president | Learn English expression 'bow to pressure'

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Ekrem Imamoglu won a convincing victory in a re-run of last spring's mayoral election in Istanbul. Imamoglu won the first vote by 0.2%, but the vote was canceled under pressure by the powerful AK party. In a re-run of the vote, Imamoglu won a thumping nine-point victory, a stinging rebuke to Turkey's president. Plus, learn the English expression ""bow to pressure."" Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/171      Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗?日本語を話せますか? The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese, Italian and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail jeff@plainenglish.com **NEW** Connect with us on WhatsApp! Send a message to +1 312 967-8757 and add us to your contacts to receive messages from Jeff and JR! If you like the