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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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Turn things around

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/26

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Turn things around means to improve a situation that seemed hopeless or bad.Examples:1- After failing his exams, he worked hard and turned things around, graduating with honors.2- The company was losing money, but they turned things around with a new marketing strategy.

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All talk

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/25

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282All talkis used to describe someone who makes big claims or promises but doesn’t take any action to follow through. Examples:1- My friend says he’ll run a marathon someday, but he’s all talk. He hasn’t even bought running shoes!2- Many voters complain that politicians are all talk, making grand promises during campaigns but failing to deliver real results once elected.

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2:29

Steal someone's thunder

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/24

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Steal someone's thundermeans to take attention or credit away from someone, often at a moment when they should be the center of attention.Examples:1- Sarah worked hard on the team project, but her boss stole her thunder by presenting it as if it was his idea.2- Jane was upset when her cousin announced her pregnancy at Jane’s wedding reception—it completely stole her thunder!

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2:28

Blood, sweat and tears

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/23

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Blood, sweat, and tearsmeans putting in extreme effort, hard work, and dedication to achieve something challenging. Examples:1- Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to ending apartheid with blood, sweat, and tears, spending 27 years in prison for his cause.2- My mom put blood, sweat, and tears into cooking Thanksgiving dinner—then we finished eating it in 20 minutes!

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2:40

Talk shop

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/22

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Talk shop means to talk about work-related topics, especially in a social setting where work isn’t the main focusExamples:1- At the family barbecue, my uncle and his colleague couldn’t stop talking shop about the new project they’re working on.2- My friends and I promised not to talk shop during our camping trip, but somehow, we ended up discussing office gossip around the campfire.

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2:15

Talk down to sb

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/21

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Talk down to sbmeans to speak to someone in a condescending or superior way, as if they are less intelligent, less capable, or less important.Examples:1- The manager often talks down to the team, explaining simple tasks as if they’re beginners, even though they’ve been doing the job for years.2- During the discussion, she talked down to her opponent by dismissing their arguments instead of addressing them respectfully.

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2:19

Flop

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/20

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Flopis something that fails badly, even though people had high hopes for it.Examples:1- Our new game turned into a flop, with almost no one playing it.2- The big-budget movie was a flop, making only a fraction of its production cost at the box office.

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2:34

Fiasco

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/19

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Fiasco is a complete failure, often in an embarrassing or unexpected way.Examples:1- The team expected to win easily, but the match was a fiasco—they lost by a huge margin.2- The new product launch was a fiasco, with technical glitches causing demos to crash repeatedly.

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2:11

Save face

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/18

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Save face means to do something to protect your reputation or avoid looking bad in front of others.Examples:1- The manager blamed the delay on technical issues to save face, even though it was because they forgot to send an important email.2- The government introduced a new policy after public criticism to save face and show they were listening to the people.

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2:13

Flabbergasted

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/17

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Flabbergasted means to feel extremely shocked or surprised, often in a way that leaves you momentarily speechless. Examples:1- I was flabbergasted when my friends threw me a surprise birthday party with all my favorite people.2- He was flabbergasted when his boss announced massive layoffs at the company—it was completely unexpected.

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1:56

Boast

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/16

For checking the transcript: Boastmeans to talk with pride about something you have or have done, often in a way that might come across as bragging. Examples:1- He boasted about scoring the winning goal in the soccer match, even though it was mostly luck.2- My friend boasted that he could do 50 push-ups without stopping. He managed 15 and said, “I wasn’t trying my hardest!

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2:16

Under your breath

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/15

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Under your breathmeans to speak very quietly or mutter something so that others either can’t hear you clearly or aren’t supposed to hear you at all.Example:1- During a long meeting, her colleague whispered under his breath, This could’ve been an email.2- When the teacher announced there would be a surprise test, Sam muttered under his breath, "Great, just what I needed.

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2:10

Under your nose

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/14

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Under your nose means that something is very close or obvious, but it goes unnoticed. It’s often used when someone misses something because they aren’t paying enough attention.Examples:1- I spent 20 minutes looking for my keys, and they were right under my nose on the kitchen counter!2- My dog stole my sandwich right under my nose while I was distracted scrolling on my phone. Lesson learned—never leave food unattended!

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2:45

Urban legend

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/13

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Urban legend:is a widely circulated story—often bizarre or frightening—presented as fact, even though it’s rarely verified.Examples:1- There’s an urban legend about the Black-Eyed Children, spooky figures said to knock on doors at night, asking to be let in.2- In West Virginia, the Mothman is a famous urban legend, described as a winged creature that supposedly appears before tragic events.

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2:59

Outlandish

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/12

For checking the transcript:Outlandishmeans extremely unusual, bizarre, or shocking—often because it goes against tradition or expectation.Examples:1- Wearing a bright purple tuxedo might feel outlandish, but he wanted to stand out at the wedding.2- Some of her outlandish ideas actually led to great business innovations.

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1:42

Bring about

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/11

For checking the transcript:Bring aboutmeans to cause something to happen or to make something change. It’s often used when discussing important events, changes, or outcomes—both big and small.Examples:1- The invention of the printing press brought about a revolution in the way people shared information and ideas.2- A heartfelt speech by a famous actor brought about awareness of mental health issues.

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1:41

Lenient

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/10

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Lenientmeans being permissive, mild, or not strict when enforcing rules or punishments. A lenient person tends to be forgiving and flexible, often showing kindness or understanding.Examples:1- The boss was lenient with the deadline because the team had been working overtime on the project.2- A famous actor once said their lenient director allowed them to experiment with their role, making the film even better.

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2:25

Aim for the moon

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/09

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Aim for the moon means to set your goals very high, even if achieving them seems difficult or unlikely. It’s all about striving for greatness and pushing yourself to do your best.Examples:1- A young athlete aimed for the moon by training to compete in the Olympics, knowing it would take years of hard work and dedication.2- My little brother said he was going to aim for the moon and eat 20 slices of pizza in one sitting. He only ma...

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1:47

Second to none

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/08

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Second to none means "the best" or "better than all others." It’s used to praise something or someone that stands out for their exceptional quality, skill, or performance.Examples:1- My grandmother’s kindness is second to none—she always goes out of her way to help everyone.2- Her attention to detail on the project was second to none, earning her a promotion.

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2:04

Mediocre

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/07

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Mediocre means something that is of average or below-average quality. It’s not terrible, but it’s far from excellent.Examples:1- A critic once described a famous singer’s latest album as mediocre, saying it didn’t have the same energy as their earlier hits.2- My attempt at baking a cake was, let’s just say, mediocre. It wasn’t burnt, but it wasn’t fluffy either—it was more like a pancake in disguise!

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