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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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Humble

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/09

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Humble To be humble means to live simply without arrogance or showing off wealth, even if you have success or fame. Examples: 1- The scientist remained humble despite winning several prestigious awards. 2- He lives a humble life in a small town, even though he could afford much more.

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Tough cookie

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/08

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Tough Cookie refers to a person who is mentally or emotionally strong, resilient, and able to handle difficult situations without breaking down. Examples: 1- My grandmother is a tough cookie. She raised five kids on her own and still manages to smile through every challenge. 2- Serena Williams is a tough cookie on the court. She’s faced injuries, criticism, and setbacks but keeps dominating in tennis.

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Wet Blanket

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/07

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 is someone who spoils the fun by being negative, overly serious, or uninterested. It’s often used to describe people who bring down the mood in social situations. Examples: 1- We were all excited about karaoke night, but John was such a wet blanket, saying how embarrassing it was to sing in public. 2- During our brainstorming session, Sarah kept pointing out all the problems with our ideas. I don’t want to say she’s a wet blanket...

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2:28

Mind-bending

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/06

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Mind-bending describes something that is so complex, surprising, or difficult to understand that it feels like it twists or challenges your brain. Examples: 1- My friend tried to explain how cryptocurrency works, and it was so mind-bending that I gave up after five minutes. 2- Quantum mechanics is full of mind-bending ideas—particles can be in two places at once!

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2:34

Back out

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/05

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Back out means to withdraw from an agreement, promise, or plan, often at the last minute. Examples: 1- Tom promised to help us move, but he backed out the night before. 2- The company planned to sign a major deal, but they backed out after discovering financial issues.

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2:35

Pull sb's leg

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/04

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Pull sb's leg to tease or joke with someone by telling them something that isn’t true. Examples: 1- A famous comedian once pulled the leg of his fans by pretending he had retired, only to announce a surprise comedy tour the next day! 2- At the office, my coworker told me the boss wanted to see me urgently. I panicked until he laughed and said, 'Just pulling your leg!

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Overlook

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/03

For checking the transcript:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Overlook means to fail to notice or consider something important. Examples 1- The team overlooked a critical error in the design, which caused the project to fail. 2- I accidentally overlooked the due date for my assignment, and now I have to submit it late.

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3:06

Blunder

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/02

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Blunder is a serious mistake, often made due to carelessness or poor communication. Examples: 1- The politician's blunder during the debate cost him the support of many voters 2- During the wedding, the caterer made a blunder by serving the wrong menu to the guests.

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Drop by

Daily English Pod ·

2025/02/01

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Drop by means to visit someone or a place casually and without planning ahead. It’s often used when you stop somewhere briefly, like to say hello or check-in. Examples: 1- Our manager likes to drop by our desks to see how things are going, even without scheduling a meeting. 2- A fan once told the story of a famous actor who dropped by their local café to grab coffee, and everyone was stunned!

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Conscientious

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/31

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Conscientious describes someone who takes their work or responsibilities very seriously and always tries to do their best.Examples:1- Sarah is known for being conscientious. She checks every report thoroughly before sending it to the manager.2- The engineer was conscientious about safety standards, inspecting every part of the structure before approving it.

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2:56

Right and left

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/30

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Right and leftmeans that something is happening frequently, rapidly, or in large amounts, often all around you.Examples:1- During Black Friday, people were spending money right and left, grabbing every deal they could find.2- After winning the award, she was getting offers for new movie roles right and left from directors.

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Exacerbate

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/29

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Exacerbatemeans to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse. It’s often used in formal contexts to describe how an issue grows more severe due to additional factors.Examples:1- Smoking can exacerbate breathing problems for people with asthma.2- Cutting down trees exacerbates climate change by reducing the planet’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

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Wake-up call

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/28

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Wake-up call is a shocking or serious event that forces people to recognize a problem and take action. Examples:1- The wildfires in California last year were a wake-up call for governments to take action on climate change and improve emergency preparedness.2- For John, his heart attack was a wake-up call to start eating healthier and exercising regularly.

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Stand the test of time

Daily English Pod ·

2025/01/27

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Stand the test of timemeans to remain relevant, important, or strong even after many years.Examples:1- Hachiko’s loyalty has truly stood the test of time, inspiring people around the world.2- Their friendship has stood the test of time, lasting more than 20 years.

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3:21

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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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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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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