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Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. 

Drive: go-getters and those with resilience cannot do anything without drive because it's the energy and determination to achieve what they want.  

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Look out for number one: when you look out for number one, you are your number one priority. You act in your self-interest to ensure you have the advantage.  

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On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. 

https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/on-the-other-hand/ 

Off-putting: when something is off-putting, it makes you feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or discouraged, and may make you want to try to avoid it.  

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Greener pastures: When people speak of greener pastures, they are thinking of a better or more promising situation than the current one they are in. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/greener-pastures/ 

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Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. 

The grass is always greener on the other side: a proverb commenting on human desire. We always want what others have, but we don't. 

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Put out to pasture: when someone is put out to pasture, they're forced to retire. It's like a racehorse who isn't fast - they're retired to a farm somewhere. 

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Waste not, want not: the meaning of waste not, want not is similar to the Japanese mottainai; if you do not waste anything, then you will always have enough.  

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Make the most of: to make the most of a situation means to enjoy it as much as possible, no matter the circumstances.  

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Revenge is sweet: The phrase revenge is sweet means that getting back at someone who has wronged you feels enjoyable or satisfying. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/revenge-is-sweet/ 

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Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. 

An eye for an eye: the idea behind an eye for an eye is that justice should be served in a way that is proportional to the crime that was committed. 

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Guiding principle: a fundamental idea or rule that helps direct actions, decisions, and behaviour. It's a compass when facing challenges. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/guiding-principle/ 

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Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. 

Time is money: a powerful phrase emphasizing the importance of not wasting time because it is as useful as money.  

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40 is the new 30: This phrase highlights the idea that age is just a number and people can live fulfilling lives much longer than previous generations. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/40IsTheNew30

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Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.

Age is just a number: saying age is just a number means you aren't happy about time passing, but it also means you're never too old or too young to try something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AgeIsJustANumber

Age gracefully: to age gracefully, you need to stay healthy, maintain your personal grooming habits, and be happy and content with where you are in life. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AgeGracefully

The power of positive thinking: the power of positive thinking is to maintain an optimistic attitude and deal with the bad things in life while focusing on the good.https://b.link/TuesdayThePowerOfPositiveThinking

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The power of positive thinking: the power of positive thinking is to maintain an optimistic attitude and deal with the bad things in life while focusing on the good. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/the-power-of-positive-thinking/

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Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.

Easier said than done: if something is easier said than done, it is quite to talk about doing something, but actually doing the something is quite challenging.

https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/easier-said-than-done/

Turn a negative into a positive: turning a negative into a positive means looking on the bright side and finding the positive in every negative event in the world.

https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/turn-a-negative-into-a-positive/

In the tank: in the tank can mean prices are plummeting. It can also mean to have something available for use or to be in support of someone or something. 

https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/in-the-tank/

Blaze your own trail: if you blaze your own trail, you are the first person to do something and then show others how to do it. It's not easy being first. 

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To no end: a phrase meaning without any result or without success. When you do something to no end, you try hard, but nothing changes. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/to-no-end/ 

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Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. 

Adage: an adage is the same as a saying or proverb. They all mean an expression that most people believe expresses the truth.  

https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/word-of-the-day-adage/ 

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again: you should never give up. Failure is a part of life; don't let it stop you; keep going. 

https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-try-try-again-encore/ 

Practice makes perfect: the only way to improve your skills, whether at riding a bicycle or learning English, is to practice because practice makes perfect. 

https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/practice-makes-perfect/ 

Hope springs eternal: proverbs such as hope springs eternal are little tidbits of wisdom gained by our ancestors and handed down to us. 

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Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   

However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.   

That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.    

I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   

With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   

Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  

The key to improvement is consistency and repetition. 

This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “Oh, the Memories!”  

I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  

You can access the webpage for the lesson “Oh, the Memories!” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-oh-the-memories/

At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson. 

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Here are some other discussion topics related to education, which you may find interesting:   

1) School Uniforms 

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2) The Kids Aren’t Alright

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3)  Stupid is as Stupid does

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4) Why Smart People are Poor

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As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.   

Cheers, David. 

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Level playing field: A level playing field means a fair situation where everyone competes under the same rules and conditions and has the same chance of success. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/level-playing-field/ 

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Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. 

Roll the dice: to take a risk or do something without knowing what will happen. It's making a decision while unsure of the result.  

https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/roll-the-dice/ 

It’s not what you know it’s who you know: to attain success or find a job, personal contacts are more important than knowledge.  

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Roll the dice: to roll the dice means to take a risk or do something without knowing what will happen. It's making a decision while unsure of the result.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/roll-the-dice/

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Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. 

He who hesitates is lost: we should immediately take advantage of the opportunities we are presented with; they may not occur again.  

https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/he-who-hesitates-is-lost/ 

Hope for the best, plan for the worst: being hopeful in the face of adversity, but doing everything to prepare for that adversity.  

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