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Daily English Pod

Daily English Pod is a space for learning English beyond grammar and textbooks.During the week, you’ll learn practical vocabulary, expressions, idioms, and real-life English, the language people actually use in everyday conversations, emotions, and work.On weekends, we slow down. Through ideas from psychology, philosophy, and real human experience, we explore language as a way to better understand life, emotions, identity, and growth.This podcast is created by Jale, an English teacher with 13 years

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Weather the storm

Daily English Pod ·

2025/03/03

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Weather the storm To weather the storm means to survive a difficult situation and come out stronger. Examples: 1- The company had to make tough decisions to weather the storm of the economic downturn. 2- She went through a tough breakup but eventually weathered the storm and moved on.

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Cheat death

Daily English Pod ·

2025/03/02

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Cheat death To cheat death means to narrowly escape dying or survive a very dangerous situation. Examples: 1- The firefighter cheated death when he barely escaped the burning building. 2- After surviving a plane crash, the passengers felt like they had cheated death.

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In the blink of an eye

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/28

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 In the blink of an eye means something happens extremely fast, almost instantly. Think about how quickly you blink—it takes less than a second! Examples: 1- I looked away for just a second, and my dog stole my sandwich in the blink of an eye! 2- I just got paid yesterday, and now my bank account is empty in the blink of an eye!

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2:51

Cut corners

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/27

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Cut corners To "cut corners" means to do something in the easiest, fastest, or cheapest way—usually by skipping steps or ignoring quality. Examples: 1- The company cut corners by hiring fewer employees, but now customer service is terrible! 2- The contractor cut corners by using cheap paint, so the walls started peeling after a few months.

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2:34

Jaw-dropping

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/26

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Jaw-dropping means extremely surprising, impressive, or shocking—so much that it makes you open your mouth in amazement! Examples: 1- I just saw the price of my dream vacation package—it’s jaw-droppingly expensive! 2- The world had a jaw-dropping reaction when humans first landed on the moon in 1969.

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2:34

Scrutinize

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/25

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Scrutinize To scrutinize something means to examine it very closely and carefully, especially to find mistakes or details. Examples: 1- Before buying a used car, I scrutinized every detail—the mileage, the engine, the tires—to make sure it was a good deal. 2- The investors scrutinized the company’s financial reports before deciding to invest.

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Miss the boat

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/24

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Miss the boat To miss the boat means to lose an opportunity by being too late or not paying attention. Examples: 1- I should have applied for that job last week—I really missed the boat! 2- I forgot to register for the class, and now it's full. I totally missed the boat!

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2:44

Loose cannon

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/22

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Loose cannon A loose cannon is a person who is unpredictable, impulsive, and difficult to control. Examples: 1- The president’s advisor is a loose cannon—he often leaks information to the press without permission. 2- My uncle at family dinners is a loose cannon—he’ll say anything, even if it embarrasses everyone!

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Impetuous

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/21

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Impetuous If someone is impetuous, they act quickly and without thinking carefully about the consequences. Examples: 1- A famous singer once deleted all their social media accounts after reading a few negative comments. Fans thought it was an impetuous move! 2- I made an impetuous decision to book a last-minute flight to another country—without checking my bank balance first!

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2:43

Busybody

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/20

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Busybody A busybody is a person who is too interested in other people’s lives and affairs, often in an annoying way. Examples: 1- My aunt always asks about my job, my salary, and even my love life. She’s such a busybody! 2- The paparazzi act like professional busybodies, constantly digging into celebrities’ private lives!

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2:48

Pain in the neck

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/19

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Pain in the neck A pain in the neck is something or someone extremely annoying, frustrating, or difficult to deal with. Examples: 1- My internet keeps disconnecting during meetings—it’s such a pain in the neck! 2- My little brother asks me a million questions every time I try to watch a movie. He’s a pain in the neck, but I still love him!

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First and foremost

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/18

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 First and foremost is used to introduce the most important thing before talking about anything else. It’s a way to emphasize priority and what truly matters. Examples: 1- A good leader should have many qualities, but first and foremost, they need to be a good communicator. 2- When asked about his success, Cristiano Ronaldo said, 'First and foremost, I am disciplined and always work hard.

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Hidden Gem

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/17

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Hidden Gem A hidden gem is something valuable, rare, or special that is not immediately obvious. Examples: 1- Emily is the office’s hidden gem. She solves problems before anyone even notices them 2- That small café doesn’t look like much, but their food is amazing—it’s a hidden gem!

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Slip up

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/16

For checking the transcript: Slip up To slip up means to make a small but costly mistake. Examples: 1- The accountant slipped up when calculating the taxes, leading to a major fine. 2- I slipped up and sent the wrong text to my boss instead of my friend!

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Cheer up

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/15

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Cheer up If you tell someone to cheer up, you are encouraging them to feel happier or less sad. It’s a friendly and supportive phrase that we use when someone is feeling down. You can also cheer someone up, which means doing something nice to improve their mood. Examples: 1- When I failed my driving test, my brother took me out for ice cream to cheer me up! 2- My friend was sad because she lost her phone. I said, 'Cheer up! At l...

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Sweep under carpet

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/14

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Sweep under carpet If you sweep something under the carpet, it means you hide a problem instead of dealing with it. It’s used when people ignore uncomfortable truths or avoid discussing serious issues. Examples: 1- The company knew about the safety issues in their factory, but instead of fixing them, they swept the problem under the carpet until a major accident happened. 2- A famous tech company discovers that its la...

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2:55

Out of the question

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/13

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Out of the question If something is out of the question, it means it is not possible, completely unacceptable, or definitely not allowed. Examples: 1- The employees asked for an extra week of vacation, but the manager said it was out of the question. 2- I asked my friend if we could go skydiving this weekend. He’s terrified of heights and said, 'That’s out of the question!

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2:50

Scapegoat

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/12

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Scapegoat is a person who is unfairly blamed for a problem, even when others are responsible. Examples: 1- After the company’s sales dropped, instead of admitting their strategy failed, the managers made one employee the scapegoat and fired him. 2- I forgot to take the trash out, so I blamed my little brother. He became my scapegoat!

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Once bitten, twice shy

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/11

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Once bitten, twice shy means that when someone has had a bad experience, they are more cautious about similar situations in the future. Examples: 1- After buying a faulty car from a second-hand dealer, Matt only buys brand-new cars now. Once bitten, twice shy. 2- The company partnered with an unreliable supplier last year. Now, they run thorough background checks on new vendors. Once bitten, twice shy.

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In a nutshell

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/10

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 In a nutshell means to summarize something in a short, simple, and concise way. It’s used when you want to quickly convey the most important details without too much explanation. Examples: 1- We had a three-hour meeting, but in a nutshell, the boss just told us to cut expenses. 2- When asked about his success, a famous actor said, ‘In a nutshell, hard work and luck got me here.

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