Word of the Day

By Lingo Phoenix

Learn to use the words you already know in new ways to sound more like a native speaker of English.... more

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The podcast currently has 364 episodes available.

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December 21, 2023Swim at your own risk.
Drivers leave their cars here at their own risk.

People dive in these waters at their own risk.

No lifeguards in attendance. Swim at your own risk.

You can use it, but at your own risk.
Music: Marble Chase by Blue Dot Sessions
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3min
December 20, 2023I don't buy it.
He said it was a mistake, but I don't buy it.

She'll never buy that story about you getting lost!

‘Let’s just say it was an accident.’ ‘He’ll never buy that.’

The officer didn't buy my lame excuse for speeding.
Music: Tango Rosino by Blue Dot Sessions
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3min
December 19, 2023Put the moves on
He accused me of trying to put the moves on his girlfriend.

I think that woman is putting the moves on your husband!

John got a bit too drunk and started putting the moves on me, so I had to leave the party.
Music: ZIther Sprak by Blue Dot Sessions
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2min
December 18, 2023She's on drugs
She looks like she's on drugs.

He acts so crazy that sometimes I wonder if he's on drugs!

It can be very hard to tell if your teenager is on drugs.

All the criminals were on drugs.

Music: Our Ears, Deceivers by Blue Dot Sessions
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2min
December 17, 2023Ditto
"I hate reality TV shows." "Ditto."

"I'm ready for a break." "Ditto." [=so am I]

Music: Just Tuning Up by Blue Dot Sessions
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2min
December 16, 2023I would appreciate it
I would appreciate it if you paid in cash.

I’d appreciate it if you let me get on with my job.

I would appreciate it if you would tell your father to call me.

I would appreciate it if you would let me know in advance whether you’re coming or not.

Music: Persimmon St by Blue Dot Sessions
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3min
December 15, 2023It just fell into my lap!
Shannon sat on her mother’s lap.

A job’s not going to just fall in your lap, you know. You’ll have to go out and find one!

This wonderful new job just fell into my lap when I was least expecting it!

Music: Diagram K by Blue Dot Sessions
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4min
December 14, 2023I was on my best behavior
I want you both to be on your best behaviour at Grandad’s.

The children promised to be on their best behavior.

Now, you kids must be on your best behavior for your Auntie this weekend!

Mother told the children to be on their best behavior during Grandma's visit

Music: Etude 4 Alabar by Blue Dot Sessions
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2min
December 12, 2023Have you over for dinner
We must have you over for dinner before we leave.

Once we're all settled into our new house, we'll definitely have you over for dinner.

We're having some friends over for dinner tonight.

It’s so nice of you to have us over for dinner.

Music: Algea Tender by Blue Dot Sessions
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3min
December 11, 2023She wanted out
Marriage felt like a prison and she wanted out of it.

He had lost all his money in the stock market, and he wanted out.

She wants out of the deal, but it's too late.

Jenny was fed up. She wanted out.

Music: Dorothean by Blue Dot Sessions
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3min

FAQs about Word of the Day:

How many episodes does Word of the Day have?

The podcast currently has 364 episodes available.