Advanced English Vocabulary 1128 | “To call the shots…” – Superbly Said Podcast | Learn English with SpeakDuo ✅
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🎥 Inspired by the Topic
“Billie Eilish on Going to Space, Writing Songs with Finneas, New Album & Her Bucket List” (SpeakDuo Lesson 1128)
This episode teaches 8 expressive English phrases from the interview about life, space, music, and personal realizations.
🔥 What You’ll Learn
Each expression includes:✔️ a clear definition✔️ natural example sentences✔️ pronunciation guidance✔️ a practice question
Expressions Covered
A bucket list – A list of things you want to do before you die.
To jump down someone's throat – To react very angrily to someone (usually for a small mistake).
To play along – To pretend to agree or cooperate with a situation or joke.
To be way behind – To be making less progress than others.
To make it to [age/time] – To survive or reach a certain point.
To admire from afar – To like something/someone but keep your distance.
To call the shots – To be the person who makes the decisions.
An epiphany – A moment of sudden and great realization or understanding.
A bitter pill to swallow – An unpleasant truth that must be accepted.
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🚀 Next Steps
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