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80 podcasts tagged "english idioms"
AE 1201 - Expression: Sit On Your Hands
In today's episode... Welcome back to a new episode of the Aussie English Expression series, where we explore and explain popular phrases and idioms in the English language. In today's episode, we will dive into the expression "sit on your hands." I will define the expression and break down the meaning of each word, so you can better understand its use. Then, I will provide some practical examples to help you master the expression's context and usage. We…
AE 1200 - Expression: Do The Heavy Lifting
In today's episode... Welcome back to a new expression episode here on the Aussie English podcast! Today, I answered a fan question from Isthar who asks what is my favorite Brazilian food. Fun fact: I eat it with Vegemite! In addition, I have a fun joke about cows and the gym. On this episode, I will break down the meaning of the words in the phrase "do the heavy lifting" and I will give common, daily situations where you can use this expression. Join me…
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…
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