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8 Commonly Used Cat Idioms (Part 2)
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8 Commonly Used Cat Idioms (Part 2)

Today you're going to learn 8 Commonly Used Cat Idioms that I either use myself or hear other native English speakers use on a regular basis. 1. To play cat and mouse (with someone/something) Figurative meaning: To try to trick someone into making a mistake so you have the advantage. To try to find…

1 Jun 20164 min read
10 Commonly Used Cat Idioms (Part 1)
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10 Commonly Used Cat Idioms (Part 1)

Today I'm going to teach you 10 Commonly Used Cat Idioms that I either use myself quite often or that I at least hear being used by other native English speakers. Watch a LIVE VIDEO CLASS on these 10 idioms here: 1. Has a cat got your tongue? Figurative meaning: Said to someone when you are annoyed…

1 Jun 20164 min read
Ask Pete Anything: Can You Teach Us Some Surfing Terms And Expressions?
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Ask Pete Anything: Can You Teach Us Some Surfing Terms And Expressions?

In today's episode of Ask Pete Anything I answer a question from Ryuya who asks, "Can you teach us some surfing terms and expressions?" of the different surfing terms and expressions used down under! Follow this link to read more about them and even more! If you liked this episode guys and want to listen to the other Ask Pete Anything episodes then you can find them all here . Remember, if you have any questions about me, about English, about life,…

29 May 20161 min read
Ask Pete Anything: What Are Some Common Aussie Names?
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Ask Pete Anything: What Are Some Common Aussie Names?

Today I answer a question from Luis who asked, " What are some common Aussie names? " In this episode I list, spell and tell you the shortened nickname version of the 20 most common Aussie names for boys and girls. If you want to see the full list of the 100 most common Australian names for boys…

29 May 20161 min read
Ep054: Expression - Has A Cat Got Your Tongue?
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Ep054: Expression - Has A Cat Got Your Tongue?

In today's episode I explain what the expression "Has a cat got your tongue?" means, as well as how and when to use it. Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep054: Expression – Has a cat got your tongue? G’day guys. Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Today is yet another expression involving animals. I’m sure you’re probably getting sick of this guys but at the moment I love these and I want to pump them out, I want to make as many of these…

28 May 20167 min read
8 Commonly Used Bird Idioms - Part 4
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8 Commonly Used Bird Idioms - Part 4

Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you another 8 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. A wild goose chase Figurative meaning: A foolish and hopeless search for or pursuit of something unattainable. Literal meaning: This idiom is thought to have…

26 May 20163 min read
10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms - Part 3
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10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms - Part 3

Learn Australia English in this post where I teach you how to use another 10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. Like water off a duck’s back Figurative meaning: To have no apparent effect. Literal meaning: This expression alludes to the fact that when water…

24 May 20163 min read
Phrasal Verb 10 - To Break In/Into

Phrasal Verb 10 - To Break In/Into

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24 May 20161 min read
Phrasal Verb 9 - To Break Down (3)

Phrasal Verb 9 - To Break Down (3)

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24 May 20161 min read

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