American English Expressions

By Laurie

Learn five, common expressions from Laurie, an American ESL teacher, in under five minutes. This is the stuff they don’t teach you in class! For high-intermediate to advanced ESL studen

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The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

American English Expressions episodes:

January 11, 2026 Winner! (Part 1)
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YouTube (search with this exact handle): @AmericanEnglishExpressions
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In this episode, you'll learn five common expressions in five minutes: you have nothing to lose, to be all in, to call someone's bluff, your best bet, and to luck out.
Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. It's easier to follow along with the Bonus Material - give it a try! Happy listening!
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December 07, 2025 Money, Money, Money! (Part 2)
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YouTube (search with this exact handle): @AmericanEnglishExpressions
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In this episode, you'll learn five common expressions in five minutes: to be nickeled and dimed, to cost an arm and a leg, to pay up front, you get what you pay for, and worth every penny.
To learn more money expressions, listen to Part 1 (Season 1, Episode 10).
Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
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November 09, 2025 Step Right Up (Part 1)
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YouTube (search with this exact handle): @AmericanEnglishExpressions
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Email: [email protected]

In this episode, you'll learn five common expressions in five minutes: to clown around, to jump through hoops, a three-ring circus, a dog and pony show, and a juggling act.
Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
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October 12, 2025 A Cheerful Episode - I Promise! (Expressions Involving Death, Part 2)
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YouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressions
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In this episode, you'll learn five common expressions in five minutes: the graveyard shift, to be dead tired, to be or get rid of dead weight, to be dying (to do something), and to die down.
Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
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September 14, 2025 Shiny Metal Objects, (Part 1)
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YouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressions
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In this episode, you'll learn five common expressions in five minutes: to be on (or off) the hook, it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack, a double-edged sword, to bury the hatchet, and to buckle down.
Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
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August 10, 2025 Back to School (Expressions Involving Education, Part 1)
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YouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressions
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In this episode, you'll learn five common expressions in five minutes: to have (something) down to a science, a crash course, it’s not an exact science, to put 2 and 2 together, and to learn something the hard way.
Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!

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July 13, 2025 The Great Outdoors (Expressions Involving Nature, Part 1)
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In this episode, you'll learn five common expressions in five minutes: to beat around the bush, it’s not set in stone, to nip it in the bud, to turn over a new leaf and to find middle ground.
Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!

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June 14, 2025 From Here To There (Expressions Involving Transportation, Part 1)
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In this episode, you'll learn five common expressions in five minutes: to reinvent the wheel, to throw someone under the bus, to go off the rails, to lose one’s train of thought, and to make inroads.
Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
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May 11, 2025 The Tooth Fairy
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In this episode, you'll learn five common expressions in five minutes: I remember it like it was yesterday, to think nothing of it, I can’t put my finger on it, to get down to the bottom of something, and to pull a fast one.
Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
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April 11, 2025 Grandma's Polish Recipes
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YouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressions
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In this episode, you'll learn five common expressions in under five minutes: make yourself at home, to be ahead of one's time, help yourself, to have a sweet tooth, and to made do.

Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
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How many episodes does American English Expressions have?

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