The Vocab Man - Fluent Vocabulary

We discuss the meaning of "Grand" in the phrase "You Are Grand", which India from Ireland sayd to me when I was appologizing for having interrupted her.

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Full Interview wiht India
https://youtu.be/PZFnwsVkYo8?si=x_AbRa2VJdJ0xW4j

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Irish Slang Words and Phrases: A Local’s Guide 2020 (tandem.net)
https://www.tandem.net/blog/irish-slang-words-phrases

List of other prases with alternative ways of saying "I interrupted you"

1. 'm so sorry for cutting you off. Please go ahead."
2. "My apologies for interrupting you. Please continue."
3. "I didn't mean to cut you off. Please finish what you were saying."
4. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt. Please go on."
5. "Forgive me for jumping in. What were you saying?"
6. "I apologize for speaking over you. Please continue your thought."
7. "Sorry for the interruption. Please carry on with your point."
8. "I realize I interrupted you. Please, take the floor."
9. "My apologies for breaking in. I'm interested in hearing your thoughts."
10. "I'm sorry for not letting you finish. Please, share your perspective."
11. "I feel bad for interrupting. Please go ahead and complete your statement."
12. "I'm aware I cut you off. Please accept my apologies and continue speaking."

Martin Johnston's favorite word is "to smooch". It's a funny verb and I like it too.
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Full interview here: Episode 128 of My Fluent Podcast

To Be Off The Hook explained.

Full Interview with Eugeniu AKA Lingo Junkie:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JnvSgTkM4PNGR8rCyCwuQ?si=Yzcc2mjCTMeou8vOpZGj0A

Lingo Junkie - YouTube

In this episode, Stephanie Fuccio from the Geopats Podcast discusses the various meanings and uses of the word "chip." She highlights its different forms as a noun, a verb, and even as a name in some cases. Focusing on the verb form, she introduces the phrase "to chip away at," explaining that it involves gradually breaking off small pieces of something large until the task is completed. Stephanie provides examples of how this phrase can be applied to physical and mental tasks, emphasizing its versatility. She concludes with a lighthearted note, acknowledging the listeners' dedication to learning English phrases by chipping away at them.

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We explain the idiom" living under a rock".
You have been living under a rock if you didn't know The Vocab Man. (I'm just kidding)

More examples:

JAMES, an enthusiastic pop culture fanatic, sits on the couch, surrounded by posters and action figures. EMILY, his friend, enters the room, holding a tablet.
EMILY
Hey, James! Have you heard about that new superhero movie?
JAMES
(looking perplexed)
What superhero movie?
EMILY
(confused)
Are you living under a rock? It's been all over the news and social media for weeks!
JAMES
(defensively)
Hey, I'm not living under a rock. I just haven't had time to catch up on the latest news.
EMILY
(raising an eyebrow)
Sure, James. Just like when you didn't know who won the World Cup last year?
JAMES
(smirking)
Okay, that time I might have been living under a rock. But not this time!
EMILY
(laughing)
Alright, I'll fill you in. It's about a group of superheroes saving the world from an alien invasion.
JAMES
(excited)
Wow! That sounds awesome! I need to get out from under this rock more often!
They both share a laugh as James grabs the tablet to catch up on the superhero movie buzz.

The phrase/quesion "What's it to you" explained with examples.

"What's it to you?" is an idiom often used in spoken English to express annoyance or to question why someone is interested or concerned about a particular matter. It can have different nuances depending on the context and tone of the speaker. Here's a breakdown of the phrase:

1. "What's": This is a contraction of "What is." It introduces a question or inquiry.
2. "it": Refers to the subject or topic under discussion or consideration. In this case, it represents the matter the speaker is referring to.
3. "to you": Indicates that the speaker is questioning the other person's involvement or interest in the matter. It suggests that the person being addressed doesn't have a legitimate reason to be concerned about it or that their concern is unwanted.

To Have A Thick Skin explained with Examples.

Today, we discuss the phrase "I am game" and give a few examples and synonyms.
Pioneers of The Continuum (Podcast for English Learners)
https://open.spotify.com/show/5THJiTVCQO1ICPtPoBvs3r?si=3e13715d6d1f46da

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Without Any Futher Ado explained.

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Shakespeare's Comedy is called "Much Ado About Nothing"

Why we shouldn't say without any further ado?

Stop saying ‘without further ado’ (and do this instead) (franticallyspeaking.com)
https://franticallyspeaking.com/stop-saying-without-further-ado-and-do-this-instead/