Blooming English

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  • Keep mum

    Keep mum:

    To keep a secret.

    Mum’s the word :  

    Keep it secret.

    Don’t tell anyone this information.


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    These books contain all the idioms, examples, and questions from the podcast, and more!


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    *All examples of language are taken from real-life articles, magazines, and blogs. They are examples of authentic language use, and do not reflect the opinions of the podcast creator.



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    4 min
  • Armed to the teeth

    Armed to the teeth:

    Heavily armed.

    Having a large amount of weapons.


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    Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/

    Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ

    Book 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLRZD3WS

    These books contain all the idioms, examples, and questions from the podcast, and more!


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    *All examples of language are taken from real-life articles, magazines, and blogs. They are examples of authentic language use, and do not reflect the opinions of the podcast creator.



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    4 min
  • Not the end of the world

    It’s not the end of the world:      

    Don’t worry. It’s alright.

    Don’t exaggerate the significance of a negative event.

    It’s not as large a problem as it seems at first.


    Buy the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”

    Book 3 out now!

    Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/

    Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ

    Book 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLRZD3WS

    These books contain all the idioms, examples, and questions from the podcast, and more!


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    https://lukehought.wixsite.com/learnnaturalenglish

    https://twitter.com/LearnNaturalEn


    *All examples of language are taken from real-life articles, magazines, and blogs. They are examples of authentic language use, and do not reflect the opinions of the podcast creator.



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    4 min
  • The whole story

    Don’t tell the whole story:           

    For something to not show all the facts

    To not know the whole story:

    To not know all the facts, and so to jump to conclusions


    Buy the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”

    Book 3 out now!

    Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/

    Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ

    Book 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLRZD3WS

    These books contain all the idioms, examples, and questions from the podcast, and more!


    [email protected]

    https://lukehought.wixsite.com/learnnaturalenglish

    https://twitter.com/LearnNaturalEn


    *All examples of language are taken from real-life articles, magazines, and blogs. They are examples of authentic language use, and do not reflect the opinions of the podcast creator.



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    4 min
  • Jump to conclusions

    To jump to conclusions:

    To make a quick judgement about something without much information

    To make a hasty judgement before knowing all the facts


    Buy the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”

    Book 3 out now!

    Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/

    Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ

    Book 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLRZD3WS

    These books contain all the idioms, examples, and questions from the podcast, and more!


    [email protected]

    https://lukehought.wixsite.com/learnnaturalenglish

    https://twitter.com/LearnNaturalEn


    *All examples of language are taken from real-life articles, magazines, and blogs. They are examples of authentic language use, and do not reflect the opinions of the podcast creator.



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    4 min
  • Keep an open mind

    To keep an open mind:  

    To avoid making quick judgements

    To not jump to conclusions


    Buy the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”

    Book 3 out now!

    Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/

    Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ

    Book 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLRZD3WS

    These books contain all the idioms, examples, and questions from the podcast, and more!


    [email protected]

    https://lukehought.wixsite.com/learnnaturalenglish

    https://twitter.com/LearnNaturalEn


    *All examples of language are taken from real-life articles, magazines, and blogs. They are examples of authentic language use, and do not reflect the opinions of the podcast creator.



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    4 min
  • You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours

    You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours:

    If you do me a favour, I will do you a favour


    Buy the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”

    Book 3 out now!

    Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/

    Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ

    Book 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLRZD3WS

    These books contain all the idioms, examples, and questions from the podcast, and more!


    [email protected]

    https://lukehought.wixsite.com/learnnaturalenglish

    https://twitter.com/LearnNaturalEn


    *All examples of language are taken from real-life articles, magazines, and blogs. They are examples of authentic language use, and do not reflect the opinions of the podcast creator.



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    5 min
  • Lose face

    To lose face:

    To be humiliated

    To lose the respect of other people


    Buy the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”

    Book 3 out now!

    Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/

    Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ

    Book 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLRZD3WS

    These books contain all the idioms, examples, and questions from the podcast, and more!


    [email protected]

    https://lukehought.wixsite.com/learnnaturalenglish

    https://twitter.com/LearnNaturalEn


    *All examples of language are taken from real-life articles, magazines, and blogs. They are examples of authentic language use, and do not reflect the opinions of the podcast creator.



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    4 min
  • The elephant in the room

    The elephant in the room:

    The obvious problem no one wants to talk about


    Buy the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”

    Book 3 out now!

    Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/

    Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ

    Book 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLRZD3WS

    These books contain all the idioms, examples, and questions from the podcast, and more!


    [email protected]

    https://lukehought.wixsite.com/learnnaturalenglish

    https://twitter.com/LearnNaturalEn


    *All examples of language are taken from real-life articles, magazines, and blogs. They are examples of authentic language use, and do not reflect the opinions of the podcast creator.



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    4 min
  • Hold your horses

    Hold your horses:

    Wait a minute


    Buy the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”

    Book 3 out now!

    Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/

    Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ

    Book 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLRZD3WS

    These books contain all the idioms, examples, and questions from the podcast, and more!


    [email protected]

    https://lukehought.wixsite.com/learnnaturalenglish

    https://twitter.com/LearnNaturalEn


    *All examples of language are taken from real-life articles, magazines, and blogs. They are examples of authentic language use, and do not reflect the opinions of the podcast creator.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations

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    4 min

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