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Rhetorical question: A rhetorical question is asked to make a statement or trigger an emotional response that does not expect an answer. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RhetoricalQuestion

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Jinx yourself: When you jinx yourself, you unintentionally cause yourself to have bad luck by either thinking too positively or too negatively. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JinxYourself

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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://b.link/TuesdayThePowerOfPositiveThinking

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Rank-and-file: The rank-and-file is the general workers in a company, not those in management. It comes from the 'ranks' and 'files' of military soldiers. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RankAndFile

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Go down the drain: When something goes down the drain, it has been totally wasted. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GoDownTheDrain

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Swear a blue streak: When you swear a blue streak, you rapidly use many swear words in a row and with intensity. Often this happens when you are angry or afraid. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SwearABlueStreak

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://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheTank

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Simple is best: it is better to keep things simple than it is to make them complicated. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SimpleIsBest

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A dime a dozen: People use this phrase when they want to say that something is ubiquitous. For example, in Tokyo, little restaurants are a dime a dozen. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DimeADozen

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Comfort food. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.

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Here are some other discussion topics related to food and eating you may find interesting:

1)  The Semantics of Food

https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheSemanticsOfFood

2) Munch, Munch, Munch

https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMunchMunchMunch

3) Entomophagy – Bon Appetit!

https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonEntomophagy

4) The Equine Cuisine Kerfuffle

https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonEquineCuisineKerfuffle

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

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In this episode, we're looking at the phrase:

Make the most of: To make the most of a situation means to enjoy it as much as possible, no matter the circumstances. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MakeTheMostOf

These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.

Try a multiple-choice English Vocabulary Quiz from ArtisanEnglish.jp.

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Below is another term from today’s episode that may have been new to you.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade means to always look on the bright side. Use what life gives you to your advantage. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WhenLifeGivesYouLemonsMakeLemonade

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Warts and all: Warts and all is a phrase used to describe all the bad qualities a person has, with no attempt to hide them. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WartsAndAll

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Give and take: Give and take refers to the never-ending negotiation of mutual concessions and comprises that make up most of life. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GiveAndTake

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Creature of habit: someone who always does the same thing in the same way. We are all creatures of habit because we all follow patterns. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CreatureOfHabit

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Can’t win for losing: When someone says they can't win for losing, they mean they have been experiencing a lot of bad luck, and things seem to be falling apart. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CantWinForLosing

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Below are three terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.

Cold shoulder: If you have friends or ever have been in a romantic relationship, there's a high possibility that you've received a cold shoulder or given one. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ColdShoulder

In a rut: Sometimes, you feel as if each day is just like the one before. Nothing new or exciting ever seems to happen. You are stuck in a rut. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InARut

Nut job: Nut job is slang for a crazy or mentally unbalanced person. A person who drives crazily or acts weird fits the definition of a nut job. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/NutJob