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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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Stickler

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/07

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Stickleris someone who insists on following rules or doing things exactly the right way. They’re very particular and often won’t accept shortcuts or anything less than perfect.Examples:1- Alfred Hitchcock, the legendary filmmaker, was a stickler for suspense. He once delayed releasing a movie until every single detail was perfect—even the sound of footsteps in one scene.2- Fashion designer Coco Chanel was a stickler for simplicity...

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On the rocks

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/06

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282On the rocksmeans in trouble or likely to fail. It’s often used to describe relationships, businesses, or other situations that are struggling or at risk of collapsing.Examples:1- Many fans were shocked to learn that a famous Hollywood couple’s relationship was on the rocks after rumors of constant arguments.2- Did you know that Apple was once on the rocks in the 1990s? It was only after Steve Jobs returned that the company became...

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Wanderlust

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/05

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Wanderlust is a strong desire or longing to travel and explore the world.Examples:1- After watching documentaries about Antarctica, Emma felt an intense wanderlust and started saving for a trip to the icy continent.2- Wanderlust runs in the family—every summer, the Johnsons visit a new country together.

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Catch up

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/04

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Catch up has a few meanings, but they all involve getting closer to something or someone: like To reach someone or something that’s ahead. To get back on track after falling behind in tasks or activities. Examples: 1- Serena Williams took a break from tennis, but she worked hard to catch up with the competition before returning to the court.2- Scientists are racing to catch up with the rapid development of AI technology to addres...

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Snowed under

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/03

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Snowed undermeans to be extremely busy or overwhelmed with work, tasks, or responsibilities. Just like being buried in snow, it feels like you’re stuck under a heavy load!Examples:1- During the filming of The Lord of the Rings, director Peter Jackson was snowed under with editing, directing, and planning three movies at once.2- My cousin is an event planner. She’s been snowed under with organizing three weddings and a music festiv...

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2:54

Take matters into your hands

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/02

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Take matters in your handsTo solve a problem yourself when others won’t help.Examples:1- When United refused to help, Dave took matters into his own hands by writing a song.2- The neighbors fixed the streetlights themselves after waiting too long for the city to act.

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Eerie

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/01

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Eerie means something strange and unsettling, often in a way that feels supernatural or gives you chills.Examples:1- Sugar Ray Robinson’s dream about Jimmy Doyle was so eerie that he almost refused to step into the ring.2- Walking through the abandoned house at night gave her an eerie feeling, as if someone was watching her.

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Eccentric

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/30

For checking the transcript:Eccentricmeans to be a little unusual or different from what’s considered normal. An eccentric person has unique habits, ideas, or behaviors that might seem strange or quirky to others—but they’re often interesting or even inspiring!Examples:1- Salvador Dalí, the famous artist, was incredibly eccentric. He once walked around with a pet anteater on a leash!2- The professor at our university was known for being eccentric—he’d start every lecture by playing the violin...

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Give or Take

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/29

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Give or Take is used to mean "approximately" or "more or less." It’s a way to show that the number or amount you’re talking about is not exact, but it’s close enough. Examples:1- Tom Cruise has been acting for 40 years, give or take a year or two—he’s been in the spotlight for decades! 2- Cristiano Ronaldo runs about 10 kilometers per match, give or take depending on how intense the game is.

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Eavesdrop

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/28

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Eavesdropmeans to secretly listen to someone else’s conversation without them knowing. It’s not polite, and it’s usually done in a sneaky way.Examples:1- The children tried to eavesdrop on their parents’ conversation about Christmas gifts by hiding behind the living room door.2- At the café, I noticed a man eavesdropping on the couple sitting at the next table.

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Splash out

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/27

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Splash outmeans to spend a lot of money on something, often as a treat or for something luxurious. It’s about indulging yourself with a big purchase or experience.Examples:1- For their anniversary, the couple splashed out on an expensive meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant. 2- After her promotion, Emma decided to splash out on a weekend spa retreat.

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Go bananas

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/26

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Go bananasmeans to become very excited, crazy, or out of control. It’s often used when someone is overwhelmed with strong emotions, like joy or even frustration.Examples:1- When the pop star walked on stage, the crowd went bananas, screaming and cheering loudly. 2- My dog goes bananas whenever I grab his leash—he knows it’s time for a walk!

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2:41

Backfire

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/25

For checking the transcript:Backfire:When something goes wrong and has the opposite effect of what you intended.Examples:1- Thomas Austin thought bringing rabbits to Australia would be fun, but it backfired and caused an environmental disaster. 2- He didn’t think his joke would backfire, but it upset everyone in the room. What he thought was funny ended up making people feel uncomfortable.

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Last-ditch effort

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/24

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Last-ditch effort A final, desperate attempt to achieve something before giving up. Examples: 1- Frederick Smith’s gamble in Las Vegas was a last-ditch effort to save FedEx from going bankrupt2- When the team was losing by 10 points, they made a last-ditch effort to win by trying risky plays in the final minutes.

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Keep sb in the dark

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/23

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Keep sb in the dark means to deliberately not tell someone about something or to keep them uninformed, especially about important or relevant information. Examples:1- She felt hurt when her friends kept her in the dark about their weekend plans.2- The government was accused of keeping the public in the dark about changes to the law.

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Frugal

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/22

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Frugalmeans spending money carefully and not wasting it. It’s not about being cheap—it’s about being smart with your resources. Examples:1- Sarah is so frugal that she always checks for coupons before she shops online.2- After losing his job, Tom started living a frugal lifestyle—he sold his car and began using public transportation.

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In the driver's sit

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/21

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282In the driver's sitmeans being in control of a situation or having authority. It’s like being the driver of a car, where you decide where to go and how to get there.Examples:1- After months of hard work, John finally got his startup off the ground and was now in the driver's seat, calling the shots.2- Ever since I bought a new gaming console, my younger brother has been in the driver's seat of our living room, controlling the TV r...

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Act up

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/20

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Act upmeans to behave badly or cause problems. It can refer to both people (especially when they misbehave) and things like machines or devices that stop working properly.Examples:1- At the party, Sarah’s dog started acting up, running around and knocking over the drinks!2- During a concert, Adele’s microphone started acting up, causing some audio issues, and she had to pause for a couple of minutes to fix it.

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Bummer

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/19

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Bummeris a situation or event that is disappointing, frustrating, or unpleasant. It's an informal word, often used in casual conversations to express sympathy or shared frustration.Examples:1- Sarah found out the concert was canceled just as she arrived at the venue. Total bummer! 2- Imagine getting to a party and realizing you forgot your gift at home. That would be a bummer, wouldn’t it?

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1:48

In the nick of time

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/18

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282In the nick of time means at the very last moment before something bad happens. It’s like a race against time where you succeed just before it's too late.Examples:1- I got to the train station in the nick of time—just as the doors were closing, I jumped in and everyone applauded!2- During the Oscars, the host realized they had mixed up the envelopes, but they corrected the mistake in the nick of time before announcing the wrong wi...

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