American English With Brent

Talk Like a Native: Learn the Vocabulary Behind the Viral Video!


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In this English lesson, you’ll learn 25 real phrases that people are using to talk about a viral video involving a CEO caught on camera. These words and expressions will help you understand news stories, online gossip, and social media posts. Don’t miss your chance to improve your English and join the conversation!✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/ 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join1. Getting In On the Joke: joining something funny: The CEO smiled, getting in on the joke during the concert.2. Spotlight: getting a lot of public attention: After the concert video, they were suddenly in the spotlight.3. Makeup: colors people put on their face to look nicer: She wore makeup to the concert.4. Viral Moment: something that spreads quickly on the internet: The Kiss Cam video became a viral moment.5. Took by Storm: became popular very quickly: The video took the internet by storm.6. Highlighted: made something easy to see or notice: The big screen highlighted the couple’s surprised faces.7. Ducking Away: trying to hide or move out of sight: The CEO was ducking away from the camera.8. An Affair: a secret romantic relationship (often when married): People online said the couple might be having an affair.9. Shunned: ignored or left out by others: Some coworkers shunned him after the video went viral.10. Sleuths: people who search to find out the truth: Internet sleuths figured out who they were.11. Dug Up: found hidden or old information: Reporters dug up details about their jobs and families.12. Tech Firm: a company that works with computers or technology: He worked at a tech firm called Astronomer.13. CEO: the top leader of a company: The CEO resigned after the video was shared online.14. Resignation: when someone quits their job: His resignation came just days after the concert.15. Set the Standard: be a good for others to follow: Leaders are supposed to set the standard for behavior.16. Accountability: taking responsibility for your actions: The company said they expect accountability from leaders.17. Understatement: saying something is less serious than it really is: Saying “it was just a joke” was an understatement.18. Phenomenon: something amazing or unusual that many people notice: The video became a worldwide phenomenon.19. Racking Up: collecting a lot of something, usually numbers: The video kept racking up millions of views.20. Inspiring: making people feel excited or hopeful: Some said quitting so quickly was inspiring.21. Mascots: a symbol or character that represents something: That video became like a mascot for public embarrassment.22. Cultural Firestorm: a big argument or strong reaction from the public: The Kiss Cam moment caused a cultural firestorm online.23. Having a Field Day: enjoying something a lot, usually when making fun of it: The internet was having a field day with jokes and memes.24. Fodder: something used for gossip, jokes, or news stories: The video became fodder for late-night TV shows.25. At Stake: at risk of being lost or damaged: His job and reputation were at stake after the video.

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