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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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Walk on eggshells

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/28

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Walk on eggshellsmeans to act very carefully around someone or in a situation, usually because you don’t want to upset anyone or make things worse. It’s like stepping lightly to avoid breaking something fragile—like eggshells.Examples:1- After the company’s major merger, employees felt they had to walk on eggshells around their new boss, who had a reputation for being strict.2- During the holidays, we had to walk on eggshells arou...

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Catastrophe

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/27

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Catastropheis an event that causes great damage, suffering, or loss. It often refers to disasters that are sudden and overwhelming, like natural disasters or major accidents.Examples:1- The recent plane crash involving Azerbaijan Airlines is a tragic catastrophe. The aircraft, flying from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, resulting in the loss of 38 lives out of 67 people on board. The event has left families mournin...

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Bottle up

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/26

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Bottle up means to hide or suppress them instead of expressing them openly. It often refers to keeping strong emotions—like anger, sadness, or frustration—to yourself rather than addressing them.Examples:1- After losing his job, Mark tried to bottle up his worries so he wouldn’t worry his wife. Eventually, the pressure got too high, and he broke down in tears one evening.2- Some psychologists warn that people who bottle up th...

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See eye to eye

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/25

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282See eye to eyemeans to agree completely or to share the same opinion with someone about something. If you “see eye to eye” with a person, you’re both on the same page.Examples:1- My sister and I rarely see eye to eye on movies—she loves horror films, while I’m more into comedies.2- Two neighboring countries failed to see eye to eye on trade agreements, causing diplomatic strain and impacting global markets.

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To have a chip on one's shoulder

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/24

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282To have a chip on one's shouldermeans you carry a sense of resentment or a grudge, often due to a past experience. It makes you easily offended or quick to assume others are challenging you.Examples:1- After failing the audition for the school play, Kevin had a chip on his shoulder and insisted everyone was against him.2- Some soccer fans have a chip on their shoulder because of a controversial referee call in the last match—now t...

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2:51

Baffled

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/23

For checking the transcript:Baffledmeans completely puzzled or confused by something that seems unexplainable.Examples:1- The townspeople were baffled by chunks of meat falling from the sky—they had no idea where it came from.2- The detective was baffled by the crime scene, as there were no clear clues.

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Surreal

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/22

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Surrealdescribes something so strange or unusual that it feels like a dream or fantasy. Examples:1- The idea of a priceless painting hidden in a janitor’s apartment for decades is surreal.2- Winning the lottery and seeing my bank account skyrocket overnight felt absolutely surreal—I couldn’t believe it was real!

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Unbecoming

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/21

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Unbecomingmeans something that doesn’t suit or is inappropriate for a situation, person, or role. It’s often used to describe behavior, attitudes, or appearances that seem out of place or improper.Examples:1- During a charity event, the celebrity’s rude comments were deeply unbecoming of someone who was supposed to be helping others.2- Imagine a queen shouting angrily in public—it would be seen as unbecoming of her royal position.

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Hands-on

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/20

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Hands-on describes a practical and active approach to doing things. It’s used to describe people who get directly involved in activities, as well as methods of learning or working that involve real experience rather than theory.Examples:1- The CEO of the company is very hands-on—she often visits the production floor to speak with the workers and see how everything is running.2- a robot as part of a hands-on science lesson. They le...

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Butter up

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/19

For checking the transcript:Butter upTo butter someone up means to flatter or praise them, usually because you want something in return. It’s a playful and slightly informal expression.Examples:1- Before the award nominations were announced, some actors were accused of buttering up the judges by attending all their events.2- Students often try to butter up their teachers by bringing them small gifts right before exams.

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Dishearten

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/17

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Disheartenmeans to make someone lose hope, confidence, or enthusiasm. It’s when something discouraging happens, and you feel like giving up.Examples:1- After getting a poor review, the chef decided not to let it dishearten her. She spent the next week refining her recipe and wowed the judges at the next competition.2- Walt Disney was disheartened when a newspaper editor told him he lacked creativity. Despite the criticism, he purs...

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Take the plunge

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/16

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Take the plungemeans to take a big risk or make a significant decision, often after much hesitation.Examples:1- Franz Reichelt took the plunge—literally—when he tested his parachute suit on the Eiffel Tower.2- After years of debating, I finally took the plunge and started my own business.

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Against all odds

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/15

For checking the transcript:Against all oddsmeans to succeed despite facing extreme challenges or obstacles.Examples:1- Bethany Hamilton returned to surfing against all odds, proving that determination can help you achieve anything.2- She completed her first marathon against all odds after recovering from a serious injury.

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Caught red-handed

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/14

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282means to be caught in the act of doing something wrong, like breaking the rules or committing a crimeExamples:1- In a true-life scandal, a famous auction house employee was caught red-handed swapping out real paintings for fakes. This led to a massive investigation.2- Even royals have their moments. A king was reportedly caught red-handed sneaking sweets into his room during a formal dinner—caught by none other than the queen hers...

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Heartwarming

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/13

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Heartwarmingdescribes something that brings feelings of happiness, kindness, or love. It’s the kind of thing that makes your heart feel full and happy. Examples:1- It was heartwarming to see the entire neighborhood come together to help rebuild Mrs. Smith’s house after the storm.2- One heartwarming story is about Ryan Kyote, a 9-year-old from Napa, California, who used his allowance in 2019 to pay off his classmates’ $74.50 lunch ...

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Fuss

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/12

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Fussmeans to show unnecessary worry or excitement about something, especially over small or unimportant things. Examples:1- Fashion designers often fuss over every detail of a celebrity’s Met Gala outfit, ensuring it’s absolutely flawless.2- My friend always fusses about her coffee order being just right, even though it tastes fine to everyone else.

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Deplorable

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/11

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Deplorable is used to describe something that is so bad or unpleasant that it causes strong disapproval. It’s often used for actions, behaviors, or situations that are morally wrong or cause harm.Examples:1- The way some companies treat their workers is deplorable. There are reports of low wages and poor working conditions, which should never happen in the modern world.2- The actions of the dictator during the war were deplorable—...

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Eye-opening

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/10

For checking the transcript:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Eye-openingdescribes something that surprises you and makes you see things in a new way. It often refers to experiences or information that are enlightening, surprising, or even shocking.Examples:1- Oprah Winfrey has shared many eye-opening interviews. One of her most famous was with Nelson Mandela, where she learned about his life in prison and his forgiveness toward his captors.2- The book A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawki...

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2:39

Vanish into thin air

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/09

For checking the transcript:Vanish into thin airTo disappear completely and suddenly.Examples:1- The Sodder children seemed to vanish into thin air, leaving behind only questions.2- My friend promised to help me move, but when the day came, he vanished into thin air. I guess the couch was too heavy for him to handle!

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Push Through

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/08

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Push Through To continue despite difficulties or obstacles.Examples:1- Aron had to push through pain and fear to amputate his arm and save his life. 2- He wasn’t feeling well, but he pushed through the meeting because it was so important.

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