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62 podcasts tagged "figurative expressions"
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?…
AE 1180 - Expression: Do Your Head In
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “do your head in” . Does it sound like it's something painful, or even morbid? Obviously, it does have something to do with your 'head', but it could be far from what you're thinking! We will start off with a Q and A from Hadrz2 who asks if Aussies use other greetings besides "G'day". There's also a quick joke about lipstick - nah,…
AE 1179 - Expression: All Something'ed Out
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “all something'ed out” . It's quite an unusual expression and can't really be 'Google'ed'. There, now you have an idea how this expression goes! We will start off with a Q and A from Yaasiimo who asks if horse riding is an expensive sport in Australia. You 'bet' it is! Besides the fact that you could end up spending a lot on just…
AE 1178 - Expression: A Kick in the Teeth
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “a kick in the teeth” . Just by reading the phrase makes you run your tongue across your teeth, doesn't it? Yes, the phrase does mean 'pain'! We will start off with a question from Parissa Rezaei and she asks if going Republican is better than being a part of the Commonwealth for Australia. You might expect a political opinion from…
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