Blooming English

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  • Fall on deaf ears

    to fall on deaf ears:

    to ignore or be ignored

    to not pay attentions to something important


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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
  • Easier said than done

    easier said than done:

    to be easier to talk about than to actually achieve


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    3 min
  • Play devil's advocate

    to play devil's advocate:

    to argue for an opinion you do not necessarily agree with


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


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    4 min
  • Old school

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    old school:

    Classic

    Old-fashioned

    Old style but relevant



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    4 min
  • Knock on wood

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    knock on wood:

    Said to avoid bad luck



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    4 min
  • Hot Potato

    a hot potato:

    A controversial topic difficult or dangerous to talk about


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


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    4 min
  • Hill to die on

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    a hill to die on:

    A decision or choice you will not change



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    5 min
  • Dig your own grave

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    dig your own grave:

    To cause trouble for yourself through stubbornness



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    4 min
  • a dime a dozen

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    a dime a dozen:

    extremely common and having little value

    easily obtained



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    4 min
  • Dead as a doornail

    as dead as a doornail:

    Completely dead

    Completely inactive

    Completely ended (without success)


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    Available on Amazon

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

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


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


    [email protected]

    https://lukehought.wixsite.com/learnnaturalenglish



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    4 min

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