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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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Lose face

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/22

Lose faceTo lose face means to lose respect and feel embarrassed because of something you did or failed to do, which harms your reputation.Examples:1- President George H.W. Bush lost face when he raised taxes after promising not to, which hurt him in the 1992 election.2- The politician lost respect and felt embarrassed because they were caught lying during the debate.

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Anonymous

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/21

AnonymousIt means not known by name; having an unknown or unrecognized identity.Examples:1- In 2019, an anonymous Amazon employee wrote a public letter about poor working conditions, sparking widespread attention and debate.2- The Hatbox Baby: An anonymous infant found in a hatbox in the Arizona desert in 1931, whose origins remain a mystery.

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Outage

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/20

OutageAn outage is a period when a service, typically electricity, internet, or other utilities, is not available due to a failure or maintenance work.Examples:1- The water outage affected the entire neighborhood for most of the day, leaving residents unable to use their sinks, toilets, or showers2- Microsoft suffered a massive, ongoing global IT outage on Friday morning, affecting airports, airlines, banks, and hospitals, and as a result, a child in an airport in Spain was lost.

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Down-to-earth

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/19

Down-to-earthA down-to-earth person is someone who is practical, realistic, and humble. They are easy to talk to and don't act like they are better than others.Examples:1- Despite being a famous musician, she remains down to earth and enjoys simple things like cooking at home.2- The new principal deals with student problems in a down-to-earth way, which teachers and parents like.

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Ceasefire

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/18

CeasefireA ceasefire is an agreement between two groups or countries that are fighting to stop fighting for a certain period of time.Examples:1- On January 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accords were signed, leading to a ceasefire in the Vietnam War and the withdrawal of U.S. troops.2- Many doubted it would last, but the ceasefire held for months, letting aid reach those in need.

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No-brainer

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/17

No-brainerA no-brainer is something that is very simple or obvious and requires very little thought.Examples:1- Choosing a healthy salad over fast food was a no-brainer for someone on a diet2- Forming the United Nations after World War II was a no-brainer to promote global peace and cooperation.

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Terrorize

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/16

TerrorizeTo cause someone to feel very frightened, often repeatedly or over a prolonged period. To make people very scared, especially through violence or threats.Examples:1- Trump and his fans at the presidential rally were terrorized after the shooting occurred.2- The bombings in London in 2005 terrorized the city a lot. Security got stronger, and people felt more vulnerable.

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Take after

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/15

Take after To take after means to resemble a family member in appearance, behavior, or characteristics. Examples:1- She takes after her dad with her blue eyes. 2- She takes after her father in being calm in stressful situations.

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Without Fail

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/14

Without Failwithout fail means always; every time; with no exceptions.Examples:1- He calls his mother every Sunday without fail to check in and see how she's doing.2- He practices playing the piano for an hour every evening without fail, which has significantly improved his skills over time.

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Chit-chat

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/13

Chit-chatTo chit-chat means to have a Light and informal conversation about unimportant things. Examples:1- Every evening, the two sisters would chit-chat for hours about their day, discussing everything from work challenges to personal triumphs.2- She enjoys chit-chatting with her friends over the phone, catching up on each other's lives, and sharing the latest news.

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Infamous

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2024/07/12

Infamous Infamous means Well-known for being bad or morally wicked; having a bad reputation. Famous for being bad or known for doing something wrong. Synonym:NotoriousExamples:1- Adolf Hitler is infamous for leading Nazi Germany and causing the Holocaust, a terrible event where millions of people were killed. 2- The restaurant is infamous for its terrible customer service and unsanitary conditions.

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Exceptional

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/11

ExceptionalExceptional means unusually good; much better than average; out of the ordinary. Synonyms:1- outstanding 2- extraordinaryExamples:1- The restaurant is known for its exceptional service and delicious food.2- She has an exceptional memory, able to recall details from years ago.

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Turn a blind eye to sth

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/10

Turn a blind eye to sth To ignore or pretend not to notice something wrong or against the rules, especially when you should do something about it. Examples:1- The teacher turned a blind eye to students sharing answers during the exam.2- The supervisor turned a blind eye to employees taking longer lunch breaks than allowed.

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Social Butterfly

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/09

Social Butterfly A social butterfly is a person who is very sociable, outgoing and enjoys being around people, often moving from one social event or group to another.Examples:1- Sarah is such a social butterfly; she knows everyone at the party and is constantly moving around, chatting with different groups. 2- Even on social media, Alex is a social butterfly, constantly interacting with his followers and friends.

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Chatterbox

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/08

ChatterboxA chatterbox is someone who talks a lot, often about things that aren't very important, and doesn't let others speak much.Synonyms:1- chatty 2- talkativeExamples:1- At the family dinner, Grandpa became a chatterbox, sharing stories from his younger days.2- Alice is such a chatterbox; she talks non-stop about her day, and it's hard to get a word in.

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Affluent

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/07

Affluentto be affluent means to have a lot of money, to be richSynonyms:1- wealthy 2- well off 3- well to doExamples:1- The wealthy businessman owned several properties worldwide, including a villa in Switzerland.2- The city has many affluent areas with expensive shops and restaurants.

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1:34

Put off

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/06

Put offTo postpone or delay something to a later time because you are not ready for it, because of the conditions, and maybe because you prefer to deal with that later.Examples:1 - She put off her grocery shopping until the weekend when she had more time.2 - We put off repainting the house until after the rainy season.

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Daredevil

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/05

DaredevilA person who likes to do risky and exciting things.Someone who loves doing dangerous and adventurous activities.Examples:1 - The young boy acted like a daredevil when he jumped off the highest diving board at the swimming pool.2 - As a daredevil, she enjoyed flying in small, fast airplanes and doing loops and tricks in the sky.

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Call Off

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/04

Call Offto cancel something that was planned, like an event or activity, usually because something changed or didn't go as expected.Examples:1 - They had to call off the outdoor picnic because of the heavy rain.2 - The meeting was called off because the manager was not available.Point:1 - The teacher called off the test because many students were sick.2 - The teacher called the test off because many students were sick.

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Kill two birds with one stone

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/03

Kill two birds with one stonekilling two birds with one stone means to achieve two goals or complete two tasks with a single action. Examples: 1 - By starting a vegetable garden, Jake teaches his children about gardening and saves money on groceries — killing two birds with one stone.2 - Mia combined her business trip with a vacation, exploring a new city while attending meetings — killing two birds with one stone.

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