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Daily English Pod

I’m Jale, an English teacher and graduate in Applied Linguistics from Canada. From Monday to Friday, I share short, practical educational podcasts. On Saturdays, you’ll hear an engaging story, and on Sundays, we explore artistic topics. Like a real magazine, these podcasts cover current issues, culture, society, and history in clear, easy-to-understand English. If you’re interested in learning English and understanding the world around you, this podcast is for you. With me, you’ll not only practice

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Skeleton in the closet

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/19

Gmail address: https://jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Skeleton in the closet To have skeletons in the closet means to have hidden secrets, often of a potentially embarrassing or damaging nature. Examples: 1- The politician's past business dealings revealed several skeletons in the closet. 2- She didn't know her family had so many skeletons in the closet until she started researching her genealogy.

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Against the tide

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/18

Gmail address: https:// jaleqaraqan@gmail.con For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Against the tide To go against the tide means to do something that challenges the norm or is not popular. Examples: 1- She went against the tide by moving back to her village to farm. 2- They went against the tide by raising their children without smartphones until high school.

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Out of your league

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/17

Gmail address: https://jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Out of your league means someone or something is too good for you — too attractive, too smart, too successful — like they belong in a “higher level.” Examples: 1- I didn’t talk to her because I thought she was out of my league. 2- He landed the job?! I thought that company was way out of his league.

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Come across as

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/16

Gmail address: https://jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Come across as means to seem or appear in a certain way to others, even if that’s not how you really feel or what you meant. Examples: 1- I didn’t mean to come across as cold — I was just tired. 2- She came across as really confident in the interview.

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Hold your horses

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/15

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Hold your horses means to slow down, wait, or be patient. It’s usually used when someone is acting too quickly or getting ahead of themselves. Examples: 1- He almost hit ‘send’ on the angry email, but his coworker told him to hold his horses and cool off first. 2- Fans were sure the artist would release a new album, but she told them to hold their horses—she’s still recording.

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Big mouth

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/14

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Work around the clock

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/13

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Work around the clock To work around the clock means to work continuously, day and night, without stopping. It usually happens when there’s pressure, a deadline, or a crisis—and people put in nonstop effort, even if they’re tired. Examples: 1- The hospital staff worked around the clock during the pandemic to treat patients. 2- When the famous singer is preparing for a tour, her team work...

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Hold out hope

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/12

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Hold out hope means to keep believing that something good will happen, even if it feels unlikely. Examples: 1- I held out hope that my lost passport would turn up—and it did 2- I held out hope that my lost passport would turn up—and it did

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Homebound

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/10

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Homebound means unable to leave home regularly, usually because of age, illness, injury, or disability. It’s often used when someone stays at home most of the time and may even need care or support there. Examples: 1- After the accident, he was homebound for nearly two months while recovering. 2- During the lockdown, even healthy people felt what it’s like to be temporarily homebound.

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Pick on sb

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/08

The Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Pick on sb means to repeatedly treat them unfairly, criticize, or tease them, often in a way that seems targeted or mean. It’s commonly used when someone is being bullied or singled out, especially in a group. Examples: 1- Kids used to pick on him in school, but now he’s a successful CEO. 2- The internet loves to pick on celebrities for even the smallest things—like what they wear to...

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In the long run

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/06

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 means after a long time has passed, or over time. It’s often used to say that something may not be easy or obvious now, but it will have a good or clear result later. Examples: 1- Skipping sleep might help you meet deadlines, but it hurts your health in the long run. 2- They had a tough first year in business, but in the long run, their hard work paid off.

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Open up

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/05

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Open up To open up means to start talking honestly about your emotions, experiences, or thoughts, especially things that are private or difficult. Examples: 1- He never used to talk about his past, but after a few long walks, he started to open up. 2- The documentary was powerful—the actor really opened up about her mental health journey.

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Boastful

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/04

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282' Boastful If someone is boastful, it means they brag too much. They love to talk about their achievements, possessions, or talents—often in a way that makes others feel annoyed or uncomfortable. 1- I used to enjoy hanging out with him, but he’s become so boastful since he got that promotion. 2- Her speech was supposed to be inspiring, but it came off as a little too boastful.

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By all means

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/03

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 By all means To say by all means” means you’re giving permission or strongly encouraging someone to do something. It’s another way to say “of course,” “please do,” or “go ahead. Examples: 1- Can I see the menu again? “By all means—here you go. 2- A manager might say: If you’d like to take on more responsibility, by all means—go for it.

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Timid

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/02

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Timid If someone is timid, it means they are shy or nervous and often lack confidence to speak up or take action. Meaning: 1- She’s very talented, but her timid nature makes her avoid public speaking. 2- Some people appear timid at first, but open up once they feel comfortable.

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Have the upper hand

Daily English Pod ·

2025/05/01

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Have the upper hand To have the upper hand means to be in a stronger or more powerful position than someone else—in an argument, a competition, a deal, or any situation where control matters. Examples: 1- During the debate, the candidate gained the upper hand when she brought up her opponent’s past mistakes. 2- When it comes to pricing, big online stores usually have the upper hand over small ...

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Come clean

Daily English Pod ·

2025/04/30

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Come clean To come clean means to tell the truth about something you’ve been hiding. Examples: 1- After weeks of avoiding the topic, Mark finally came clean and admitted he lost the money. 2- In some reality shows, contestants often come clean about their secrets to gain trust or sympathy.

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Get a wild bug

Daily English Pod ·

2025/04/28

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Get a wild bug means to suddenly feel a strong, often impulsive, desire to do something out of the ordinary. Examples: 1- I got a wild bug to start painting, so I bought some canvases and brushes. 2- After watching a documentary on mountain climbing, he got a wild bug to scale Everest.

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Turn up

Daily English Pod ·

2025/04/27

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 News link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/engagement-ring-found-on-carrot-alberta-1.4248131 Turn up means to appear, arrive, or be found unexpectedly. Examples: 1- My keys turned up in my jacket pocket after days of searching. 2- The missing documents turned up in the archives.

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2:13

Shake off

Daily English Pod ·

2025/04/26

Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com Shake off To shake off something means to get rid of it, usually something negative—like a feeling, a habit, or even an illness. Examples: 1- She caught a small cold last week, but she shook it off in just a couple of days. 2- After a bad breakup, it took him a few weeks to shake off the sadness and feel like himself again. For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282

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