Category
Expressions
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AE 1248 - Expression: Be In A Bit Of A Pickle
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Welcome back to Aussie English, your go-to place for diving into the beauty of Australian English. I'm Pete, your host, on a mission to help you master the art of speaking like a true-blue Aussie. Alright, let's kick this episode off with a classic tale about my food-loving feline friends. You won't believe the antics they get up to when it's munching time – those furry little rascals! Now, speaking of language…
AE 1246 - Expression: Knock On Wood
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Welcome back to another ripper episode of Aussie English, the go-to place for all things fair dinkum in the Aussie language department. I'm your mate, Pete, and today, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of the expression ' Knock On Wood ' – unraveling its meaning, its roots, and when to chuck it in a yarn. But before that, I'll catch you up on my chaos-filled day, juggling the kids' daycare drop-offs and sneaking in…
AE 1245 - Expression: Get Your Story Straight
In today's episode... G'day, legends! Welcome back to another ripper episode of Aussie English with your mate, Pete! This time 'round, we're diving into the lingo Down Under and tackling the expression ' get your story straight '. Picture this: I'm sitting in the office sweating like a sanga on a hot plate 'cause the aircon's carked it! It's December 13th, and we're counting down the days 'til the 22nd when the repair squad rides in to save the day.…
AE 1244 - Expression: Out of Left Field
In today's episode... In today's episode, talks about the English expression " out of left field ". He also answers a listener's question on how to politely await a response in an email. He suggests using phrases like "looking forward to your reply" or "can't wait to hear from you." Pete also delves into a joke about a magic tractor, which introduces the expression "out of left field," meaning something unexpected or surprising. Pete explains the…
AE 1243 - Expression: Take the cake
In today's episode... G'day, folks! Pete's back with another ripper episode of the show. He kicks things off with the classic Aussie ritual: a yarn about the weather and what’s been happening in his neck of the woods. And let me tell ya, there’s a cyclone brewing down under that's got everyone on edge! Joanne, a follower on Instagram, asks about Pete's top pick for Aussie tucker. And what does he reckon? None other than the legendary lamington! Picture…
AE 1242 - Expression: Sell Yourself Short
In today's episode... Join Pete on the Aussie English podcast, and today, we dive into the popular English expression: " sell yourself short ." It's when you don't see how awesome you are and underestimate what you can do. Pete walks you through situations where we might do this unconsciously. Like skipping a game because we doubt our skills, saying no to a job bump 'cause we lack confidence, or holding back on dating 'cause we don't think we're good…
AE 1241 - Expression: A One-Trick Pony
In today's episode... G'day, mates! Welcome back to Aussie English, your go-to spot for all things Australian English. I'm your host, Pete, and today's episode is packed with ripper content! We're talking about the expression "one-trick pony" . First up, I'll take you on a yarn about my recent trip down to Melbourne to celebrate my grandma's 90th birthday. Fair dinkum, it was a cracker of a time catching up with the whole mob! Then, we're diving into…
AE 1240 - Expression: Warts and all
In today's episode... Welcome back to another ripper episode of Aussie English! Our expression for the week is " warts and all ". First off, hope you’re doing dandy. I've been on the mend after a bit of a rough patch – a little under the weather, but bouncing back like a boomerang! Meanwhile, the missus is flat out at work, reckon she’s a bit envious of my “chillin’ at home” routine. Bit of a yarn about the COVID situation, though. Seems like it’s doing…
AE 1238 - Expression: Take Something At Face Value
In today's episode... G'day, mates! Welcome back to another sun-soaked episode of Aussie English with your host, Pete, as he talks about the English expression "take something at face value" . Today, as the temperature rises, Pete revels in the warmth, sharing a chuckle about the differing preferences for weather in his household. While he basks in the heat, his wife, it seems, is more of a fan of the frosty. But let's dive into the linguistic oasis Pete…
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