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- if the PHRASE fits: A Numbers Game - Origins of idioms with a number in them.Learn about the reasons why we say the following phrases: Catch-22 / Behind the eight ball/ On cloud nine/ Six of one, half a dozen of the other/ A dime a dozen12 min
- Food for Thought: Origins and meanings of 5 expressions with a food or beverage in them.Learn about why we say several interesting idioms related to food and drinks: A piece of cake; Take the cake; Go bananas; Don't cry over spilt milk; Spill the beans. A fun, interesting and humorous look at the history of idioms and phrases.11 min
- A Word to the Wise: Meanings and origins of phrases about being carefulLearn about the history of five very common expressions related to caution in this entertaining and informative podcast: Better safe than sorry; Don't count your chickens before they hatch; Don't put all your eggs in one basket; Skate on thin ice; Play with fire10 min
- The Colors of Your Life: The origins of Idioms with colors in themAn entertaining, interesting, and informative podcast about English expressions featuring a different color in each one: See red; Green with envy; Be or feel blue; White lie, and Brown-nose. Great for native speakers who want to know more about the #history of the #English language as well as upper-intermediate to advanced #ESL learners.10 min
- Body Part Idioms: Origins and meanings of famous expressions that include various parts of the bodyDiscover the mysteries that the English language holds about the following idioms: Play it by ear; Heart of gold; An arm and a leg; Break a leg; See eye to eye. This #podcast is great for native speakers who love the #English language and its #history and for upper-intermediate to advanced #ESL learners.10 min
- Angry Words: Origins and meanings of idioms expressing anger and frustration!
Learn the interesting origins of 5 phrases about the powerful emotion of anger: Blow a fuse; Have a short fuse; Hit the Roof; Make one's blood boil, and Go ballistic. And yes, there are some exploding sound effects in this #podcast! Great for native speakers who love the #English language and its #history and for upper-intermediate to advanced #ESL learners.
10 min - Origins of Expressions Related to GamblingCheck out the origin stories and meanings of the following gambling expressions on Episode 6 of "if the PHRASE Fits": Beat the odds; Poker face; Luck of the draw; When the chips are down, and Roll the dice. Great for native English speakers and upper-intermediate to advanced English learners!10 min
- It Takes all Kinds of People: 5 idioms to describe individuals
In this episode, I look at 5 expressions related to describing people: Pain in the neck/ Cold fish/ Couch potato/ Movers & Shakers/ Smart Cookie. This #podcast is designed for native speakers who love the #English language and its colorful #history and upper-intermediate to advanced #ESL learners. Take a fun stroll through the history of the English language or use it to build your English #vocabulary.
9 min - If the PHRASE fits: origins and meanings of English idioms, proverbs, and other phrasesIn episode 4 of this entertaining podcast, learn about the origins and meanings of the following phrases: Jump the Gun; Stick to Your Guns; Bite the Bullet; Shoot Down, and Shoot Yourself in the Foot (ouch!). Great for native speakers who love the English language and upper-intermediate to advanced English learners. If you like it, please follow or subscribe.10 min
- if the PHRASE fits -Ep. 3 English expressions based on animals
The English language is full of phrases related to all kinds of creatures, great and small, the cute and cuddly ones, and the not-so nice ones, too. Learn about the origins and uses of the following expressions: Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth/ Hold Your Horses/ Birds of a Feather Flock Together/ Kill Two Birds with One Stone/Pig out
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An entertaining podcast about the meanings and origins of famous English idioms, proverbs, and other phrases. It's a show for both native English speakers who love the language and…
upper-intermediate to advanced ESL learners who want to build their vocabulary.
Hope you like it! If you do, please consider following. Episodes released weekly. Also, downloading episodes is convenient for future listenings, especially if you're a language learner. To suggest a phrase or make a comment, please contact me at [email protected].