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Catch Word #270 – Bottom of the barrel


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We’ve all been in situations where our options were limited, and we had to accept something less than what we wanted. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy explain two idiomatic expressions that you can use to describe these situations, bottom of the barrel and slim pickings.

Catch Word is the Culips vocabulary series designed for intermediate and advanced English learners. By listening to these audio lessons, you can learn idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs that native speakers use all the time. Tune in to take your fluency to the next level!

Fun facts

Andrew mentions the expression “slim chance” in this episode. Did you know that the phrase “fat chance” means the exact same thing, even though “slim” and “fat” are opposites? English can be quite fascinating, don’t you think?

Expressions included in the study guide
  • Bottom of the barrel
  • Slim pickings
  • To settle for [something]
  • To inch towards [something]
  • Decent
  • What can you do?
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