AE 1254 - Expression
Mince Your Words
Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast.
These episodes aim to teach you common English expressions as well as give you a fair dinkum true-blue dose of Aussie culture, history, and news and current affairs.
In today's episode...
Crikey, it’s me Pete, back with another cracker episode of Aussie English! Today, we’re delving into the lingo like a magpie after a barbie snag – we’re talkin’ about “mincing your words”. ☀️
Ever reckon someone’s talkin’ around the bush? Maybe sugar-coating somethin’ a bit too much? Well, that’s where this beauty comes in! We’ll break down what it means, how to use it like a true blue Aussie, and even chuck in a joke or two (don’t worry, it’s not a dud like that cow one!).
But wait, there’s more! We’ll also chat about:
- The weather down under (spoiler alert: it’s not always shrimp on the barbie!)
- Saying “goodnight” like a pro (turns out it’s not that simple, cobber!)
- When to be direct and when to, well, mince your words a bit. ♀️
- Plus, a sneaky listenin’ comprehension quiz to test your Aussie ear! 🇦🇺
So grab a cuppa, chuck another shrimp on the barbie (metaphorically speakin’, of course!), and settle in for a ripper of a yarn! You won’t regret it, fair dinkum!
See ya there, legends!
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