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Ep053: Expression - To Kick The Dog
In this episode I explain the expression "to kick the dog" as well as how and when it is used. This may be a much more Australia specific, or even my family specific, expression, and it's said in a more humorous setting. Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep053: Expression - To kick The Dog…
Ep052: Expression - An Elephant In The Room
In this episode I explain the expression "an elephant in the room" as well as give you some examples of how and when it's used. Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep052: Expression – An Elephant In The Room G’day guys! Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Today is another animal idiom,…
Ep051: Expression - To Have Other/Bigger Fish To Fry
In today's episode I explain how to use the expression "To Have Other Fish To Fry" or "To Have Bigger Fish To Fry", and give you some examples and exercises as well. Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep051: Expression – To Have Other/Bigger Fish To Fry G’day guys. Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Today is yet again another expression involving animals, and this one today’s going to involve fish, fish. So, the phrases today or the idiom,…
Ep050: Walking With Pete - Ask Pete Anything Idea
Today's episode is about an idea that I have to create a series on the podcast called Ask Pete Anything, where you guys get to ask the questions or choose the topics that I speak about. Let me know what you think, and if you have any questions or topic ideas make sure to message or comment them to…
Ep049: Expression - To Hold Your Horses
In this episode I explain another idiom that involves animals, "To hold your horses", which is said when asking someone to be patient, to wait, to hold on. Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep049: Expression – To Hold Your Horses G’day guys! Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Today is…
10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms - Part 2
Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you another 10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. To clip someone’s wings Figurative meaning: To restrain someone or to reduce their freedom. Literal meaning: If you clip the wings of a bird you prevent it…
Ep048: Expression - To Have Ants In One's Pants
In today's episode I explain how to use another common English expression, "To have ants in one's pants" more commonly used as, "To have ants in your pants". Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep048: Expression – To Have Ants In One’s Pants Hey guys. Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. It’s another episode including expressions with animals involved in them. So, idioms, phrases that involve animals. And all of these expressions that I’m…
Ep047: Expression - To Pig Out (On Something)
In this episode I explain what the expression "to pig out" or "to pig out on something" means, as well as how and when to use it. Download the full transcript PDF here . Ep047: Expression - To Pig Out (On Something) So, welcome to this episode guys. Another Aussie English expression episode. Today…
10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms - Part 1
Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you how to use 10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush Figurative meaning: It's better to be happy with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get…
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