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Powered by RedCircle Face the music – To accept the consequences of one’s actions. Example: After missing the deadline, he had to face the music when his boss confronted him. Jump on the bandwagon – To start supporting something because it is popular. Example: Many companies jumped on the bandwagon of electric vehicles once they […]

Powered by RedCircle Cut corners – To do something in a cheaper, easier, or faster way that is often unethical or results in lower quality. Example: The construction company was accused of cutting corners to save costs. Go the extra mile – To make a special effort beyond what is expected. Example: The customer service

Powered by RedCircle A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together in a natural way by native speakers of a language. These word pairings sound “right” to native speakers because they occur frequently in everyday language. Break new ground – To do something innovative or unprecedented. Example: The scientist broke new

Powered by RedCircle A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together in a natural way by native speakers of a language. These word pairings sound “right” to native speakers because they occur frequently in everyday language. Raise objections – To express disapproval or disagreement. Example: Several employees raised objections to the new

Powered by RedCircle A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together in a natural way by native speakers of a language. These word pairings sound “right” to native speakers because they occur frequently in everyday language. Pay tribute – To honor or show respect to someone or something. Example: The president paid

Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack explain when to use play, do, and run with activities related to exercise. 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

Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl shares 3 confusing words with the listeners. She and Jack explain the meanings of the words and how to use them in sentences. Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack Hey, A is the English podcast listeners. It’s Jack here and we just want to

Powered by RedCircle To become an exclusive subscriber, follow this link: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/exclusive-content or WeChat: atozenglishpodcast As easy as pie – Very easy “The exam was as easy as pie.” As stubborn as a mule – Very stubborn “He’s as stubborn as a mule and won’t listen to reason As strong as an ox – Very strong “After years of

Powered by RedCircle To become an exclusive subscriber, follow this link: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/exclusive-content or WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Point At Meaning: To direct someone’s attention to something by extending a finger or other object towards it. Usage: Example 1: “She pointed at the painting on the wall.” Example 2: “The teacher pointed at the map to show us where

Powered by RedCircle Become a monthly subscriber for just $1.99 per month and receive an additional two to three episodes per week! In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about slang terms that have become commonly used by many English speakers. Bling: This term refers to flashy, ostentatious