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140 podcasts tagged "english expressions"
AE 1199 - Expression: Have No Leg To Stand On
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! In today's English lesson, we will be talking about the expression "no leg to stand on." A listener recently asked me the question, "What do you suggest for a newcomer to Australia to do to level up their English speaking skills?" Tune in as I give my best suggestions! You also might fall of your seat as give a joke about legs. We'll then talk about the meanings of the expression "no leg…
AE 1198 - Expression: Touch-and-Go
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “ touch-and-go ” . You might have heard of this earworm tune in the 90s titled “Touch And Go” by Rupert Holmes. And the lyrics go “Life is touch and go, it’s sink or swim. But never doubt if you’re out on a limb...” (How many expressions did you see in that previous sentence?) In today’s episode, I talk about the history of the…
AE 1197 - Expression: Until the Cows Come Home
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “ until the cows home ” . Can you tell what this expression is about? Yeah, can be hard to tell just by reading the phrase, right! In today's episode, I talk about the origin of this expression and give you example situations so you can use in your daily conversations. I will also answer a question from Daniel who asks about using…
AE 1195 - Expression: On Your Bike
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “ on your bike ” . In today’s episode, I answer Fatima’s question about the difference between clout and fame. Listen in to know when & how to use these words in sentences. I talk about the expression “on your bike” where I give its definition, explain the words, and bring up real-life skits on how you can use this expression.…
AE 1190 - Expression: Music to Your Ears
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “ music to your ears ” . Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “music to your ears”. Does that sound like "music to your ears"? I hope so! In today's episode, I answer Jozumaya's question - "Why do you call it soccer?" Listen to know the funny story on how this name…
AE 1189 - Expression: The Jig Is Up
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “ the jig is up ” . If you get asked to take a guess on what it means, I’d totally understand if you come up with several ones - that 3-letter short word “jig” has many meanings! No worries, today’s your day to learn all about it! For this episode’s Q and A, I answer a question from IG user Hamed who asks “What are bell peppers…
AE 1188 - Expression: Under The Pump
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “ under the pump ” . Now, don’t get funny images in your mind because, like any figurative expression, this phrase totally means something else. In today’s episode, I answer a question from IG user Sajad on how to say the words “bean” , “been” , and “bin” . And because we’re talking about “bean”, you’re going to fall off your seat…
AE 1186 - Expression: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “ the gift that keeps on giving .” It sounds lovely, doesn’t it? Seeing the words ‘gift’ together with ‘giving’ sort of gives you a rush of good vibes, like the upcoming holidays! Until you use the phrase with sarcasm. Anyway, in today’s episode, I answer a question from IG username Zakkvv who asks what is the difference between…
AE 1185 - Expression: Call Bullshit on Something
In today's episode... Welcome back to this weekly expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “call bullshit on something” . This (light?) vulgar expression is getting thrown around in casual conversations and I bet you have an idea what it means. You also might find it interesting as to how the expression came about! I'll also answer this very-frequently-asked question from moozhy: What do you (Australians) do for Halloween?…
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