Advanced English Vocabulary 1240 | “To fish out…” – Superbly Said Podcast | Learn English with SpeakDuo ✅
📘 Lesson Slides
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🎥 Inspired by the Topic
“Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak?” — Lorenzo García-Amaya (SpeakDuo Lesson 1240)
This episode teaches 9 expressive English phrases from the lesson about linguistics, speech habits, and communication strategies.
🔥 What You’ll Learn
Each expression includes:✔️ a clear definition✔️ natural example sentences✔️ pronunciation guidance✔️ a practice question
Expressions Covered
To fish out – To find or retrieve something usually after a search or struggle.
To lump into – To put different things into the same group without caring about details.
To Smooth out – To make something easier or free from difficulties.
More than meets the ear – There is a deeper meaning or complexity than what is heard initially.
To buy time – To delay an event or action to gain an advantage.
To pepper with – To include large numbers of something in a speech or text.
Second nature – A characteristic or habit that has become instinctive.
To harp on – To talk or complain about a subject repeatedly and annoyingly.
Vague recollection – A memory that is not clear or specific.
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🚀 Next Steps
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