Powered by RedCircle Here are the meanings of the phrases “drop the ball” and “fall off”: Drop the Ball “Drop the ball” is an idiom that means to make a mistake or fail to meet an obligation or responsibility. It suggests that someone has let something important slip through the cracks, leading to a failure […]
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss three idioms related to rain. Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack Hey, A is the English podcast listeners. It’s Jack here and we just want to announce that we are now on WeChat. Our WeChat ID is A-Z English podcast that
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Powered by RedCircle Become a monthly subscriber for just $1.99 per month and receive an additional two to three episodes per week! https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/exclusive-content In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack give you three expressions which use the word “finger.” Butterfingers: Definition: This term is used to describe someone who
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Powered by RedCircle Become a monthly subscriber for just $1.99 per month and receive an additional two to three episodes per week! https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/exclusive-content In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack explains the meanings of the expressions the silent treatment and the cold shoulder. The terms “silent treatment” and “cold shoulder” are often used
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack explains the meanings of two idioms: “As nutty as a fruitcake”: This idiom means extremely eccentric, strange, or irrational. Fruitcakes are often considered bizarre due to their dense texture and mix of various fruits and nuts. Therefore, comparing someone or something
Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss three recently coined idiomatic expressions in English. Transcript: 00:00:01 Jack Welcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is Jack and I’m here with my co-host social. And today we are talking about new slang slang that is
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack explain the meanings of the following three idioms: Fit as a fiddle: In excellent physical condition. Blessing in disguise: Something that initially seems bad but turns out to be good. A watched pot never boils: Time seems to move
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Powered by RedCircle “Speak of the devil” Meaning: When someone mentioned in conversation unexpectedly appears. Example: “I was just talking about Sarah, and speak of the devil, there she is!” “Go down the rabbit hole” Meaning: To delve deeply into a complex or intricate subject or activity, often to the point of losing track of
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack explain the meanings of the following idioms: ‘ Idiom Academy: Curiosity killed the cat: A warning that excessive curiosity or prying into others’ affairs can lead to trouble or harm. Example: I wouldn’t ask too many questions about their
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