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Speak English like a native speaker!

By Wafa Damlaj

Hi there, this is WAFA. Do you want to learn new English words? I will share with you the most common idioms, slangs, and phrasal-verbs in American English. From episodes 1 to 35, you will learn 5 of each in just 4 to 7 minutes. From episode 36 on, you will learn 5 idioms and 5 phrasal verbs in just 4 to 7 min as well. I will start each episode by reading 1 passage with all-new expressions. Afterward, I will define each expression. This way, you will learn and enjoy all at the same time :D.
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Last Episode: Lesson 70: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Speak English like a native speaker!Mar 06, 2023

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Last Episode: Lesson 70: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Last Episode: Lesson 70: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

I still remember the day I decided to START OFF this project. During one of the sessions with my English teacher, I expressed my concern about not knowing the meaning of the most common idioms, slangs, and phrasal verbs. She suggested that I use them in sentences in order to memorize them and fully understand their meaning. An idea suddenly CAME TO my mind. How about, instead of writing a single sentence for every idiom, slang, and phrasal verb, I would make it more challenging and write different paragraphs using them all. At the same time, I felt like if I really wanted to PUT IN all this effort to create and COME UP with new content, wouldn’t it be more exciting and worthwhile to share my work with the public? That’s why I TOOK THE PLUNGE and decided that podcasting was my go-to plan. I was committed to uploading 70 episodes in a 5 months period. Here I am AT THE END OF THE ROAD with 70 episodes published. I am really thankful that I GOT MY FEET WET and understood what life looks like with my own podcast to run. However, most importantly, this podcast wouldn’t have come to life without the help, support, and encouragement of my English teacher. She was the one BEHIND THE SCENES working with me to make this project happen. I want to take this opportunity to thank her and show a sincere appreciation to her for STANDING BY me during every step of this journey.
Let’s CALL IT A DAY and I’m looking forward to hearing from you guys. What is your next plan to become fluent in English?
Farewell.
Mar 06, 202304:31
Lesson 69: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 69: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Her latest project had many LOOSE ENDS. She was half way there and had a lot to do before she FINISHED UP her book. Unfortunately, due to her horrible car accident on the i35 highway, she PASSED OUT and was severely hurt. Regrettably, Maria went into a coma. After a whole month, she CAME TO with shock. She couldn’t believe what she and her family have gone through. Following the doctor’s assessment and examination, they were able to LET HER OUT of the hospital with full guidance on how to deal with her situation and take care of herself. Her two little boys were delighted when they saw their mother came back home after she had fully recovered. However, when she entered her small office at home, she remembered her unfinished work that needed to be delivered by the end of next month. She would either SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT. She didn’t lose faith in herself; instead, she believed that she could MAKE DO and PICK UP where she left off. Maria didn’t want to LEAVE ANY STONE UNTURNED but wanted to find the best way to write the book she had been dreaming of publishing her whole life. She realized it was CRUNCH TIME and was sure she would be able to complete it on time.
Mar 06, 202304:00
Lesson 68: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 68: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

My closest cousin EATS LIKE A PIG but is still as SKINNY AS A BEANPOLE. I’m happy for her. I really am. But what really frustrates me the most is that I look like a pig when I EAT LIKE BIRD. My situation is getting worse and I feel like things are GOING DOWNHILL for me since I keep PUTTING ON a few pounds every month. It is unfair. If you ask me about the one thing I would die to know it would be how some people get to enjoy any meal, whether healthy or not, and still be FIT AS A FIDDLE. I want to be like those people. One day I want to feel that I can have both: a great body that looks good in anything and enjoys food all day long and EAT UP everything and anything I want. If this wish comes true I guess I would be the happiest person on earth. I will spend my time ORDERING IN, and getting TAKE OUT on the weekdays and shopping for all kinds of clothes on the weekends.
Mar 06, 202303:47
Lesson 67: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 67: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

They advised her to compromise and WATER DOWN the issue, but she insisted that she will be GOING AFTER her heart’s desire. No one was able to CHANGE HER MIND. She thought it was best for her to leave the states and follow her dream of becoming an artist in India. This idea was abnormal and bizarre to everyone in her circle. Her family wanted to KEEP the dangers of living abroad by herself in a strange country AT BAY. Also, she knew that she could only recognize the TIP OF THE ICEBERG when it comes to all the hardships of this journey and that it would be impossible to enumerate them. However, she was convinced and HELD HER GROUND. She believed it was her only shot since no agency in the US has opened their door and sponsored her yet. Aleena was scheduled to SET OFF for India at 10 o'clock the next morning and her oldest sister decided to DROP her OFF at the airport to CHECK-IN hoping that her plane would TAKE OFF, and land safely.
Mar 06, 202304:01
Lesson 66: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 66: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Victoria has recently been facing a hard time with her roommate Scarlett. Scarlett is disrespectful to the people she LIVES WITH. She would borrow things without asking and sometimes she would go to the extent of stealing from Victoria. She is so loud and talks so much that nobody could GET A WORD IN EDGEWISE. She leaves most of her stuff on the LEFT, RIGHT, AND CENTER of the house. She INVITES STRANGERS OVER without asking for permission or even notifying her roommates in advance. She also GETS ON VICTORIA’S CASE when it comes to paying the bills even though she has a lot to PAY OFF. Victoria has GONE ALL OUT since they lived under the same roof. Victoria can’t CAVE IN anymore since Scarlett refuses to DIG IN HER HEELS and compromise. Victoria finally decides to leave the place for good and to find another place to live by herself.
Mar 06, 202303:51
Lesson 65: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 65: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

The group HAD A BONE TO PICK with James. He hasn’t been an effective team member ever since his relationship with his ex-girlfriend CAME TO AN END. James dated his ex-girlfriend for 15 years but a lot of negative things were GOING ON between them. James and his girlfriend reached a stage where they couldn’t GET TO THE BOTTOM OF things and had no idea what the main reason for their troubles, stresses, and anxiety was anymore. This led James to leave and reflect on the things he did right and wrong. The team tried to GET THEIR HEAD AROUND James’ situation. They knew that this separation was not like any separation they have LEARNED ABOUT or heard of. They were aware of his emotional pain and suffering. That’s why they made every effort to provide the comfort needed and take care of his work for a certain period of time so they could help reduce at least one source of stress he had to DEAL WITH. They gave him two weeks off to rest. They sent someone every day to CHECK-IN ON him and make sure he was okay. They started slowly and gradually increased his workload to its normal rate when he returned to work. But even after all of the team’s effort, James’ performance still was not meeting the minimum expectations. The team agreed that they had to be honest and ON THE LEVEL with James. He needed to PULL HIS OWN WEIGHT or else he might lose his job.
Mar 06, 202304:20
Lesson 64: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 64: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Because her mother turned out to be a snake doesn’t mean we should TAR Pauline WITH THE SAME BRUSH. Pauline’s mother was a WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING, outwardly kind but inwardly vicious. She had cheated on, TOOK ADVANTAGE OF, and FAKED OUT her close friends for years. She hid her real malicious intent and pretended to be harmless. But in reality, she caused five dear friends to TURN INTO enemies, three couples to SPLIT UP, and two small businesses to CLOSE DOWN. Now Pauline is GETTING INTO DEEP WATER since everyone knows about her mother and her rotten history. Pauline can’t get herself out of the loop of hate and resentment that people have toward her and her mother. LET ME SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT, yes sometimes, the children pay the price for their parent’s wrongdoings. Unfortunately, that is what Pauline has been going through since her mother’s true colors have been shown.
Mar 06, 202304:03
Lesson 63: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 63: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

When we were teenagers we used TO LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY. We used to be reckless and love to take risks. We used to be impulsive and full of energy. Yes, we made a lot of mistakes, FOOLED AROUND, and messed things up. Our family and society were okay with that too. They didn’t judge us. They didn’t even give us the sense of being guilty or being responsible. But now, in our adulthood, things are totally different. The whole society STANDS AGAINST us once we hit 18 years old. They believe that we are grown-ups now and that we need to quit failing and figure out everything as if things are AT THE PUSH OF A BUTTON. They PUT PRESSURE ON us as if each and every decision we make at this age will either lead us to total success or complete failure. Old people need to GET OVER this mentality that prohibits people in their 20s, and 30s to take risks and be creative. Old people forget that they had the FIRST-HAND experience with the lack of a supportive system to uplift them. Old people sometimes FOCUS ON the insignificant details that they can’t SEE THE FOREST FOR THE TREE. I hope that this message will be an EYE-OPENER for some of them.
Mar 06, 202304:26
Lesson 62: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 62: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Having SMALL TALK with you
Has always been my dream
I’ve wished I could SPILL THE BEANS
And feel like I am back to being fourteen
I wish I could trust you
And you could always be nearby
But it is unfortunate
That it might only happen WHEN PIGS FLY
I have to COUNT ON what my mom used to say
Because it is the only way
OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND
This is how she used to BACK me UP
So I can MOVE ON and RISE UP
I have to get away and try to forget
the memories of when we first met
I can’t let my hard work GO UP IN SMOKE
This situation is hard; it is definitely no joke
I have to KEEP myself AWAY
Remember this mistake
To shield myself from heartbreak
I need to stay strong
For this has been going on for far too long
Mar 06, 202303:39
Lesson 61: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 61: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

I have always been a RUN-OF-THE-MILL kind of person in life. I have never been excellent or bad in any subject at school. I was neither chosen to lead a sports team nor was I the last person to be picked to play for both teams. At college, I decided to pursue a business major which was considered a field for every average person. I wasn’t hired in a big tech company in Seattle nor did I work for a small office around the corner. I wasn’t the first person to get promoted nor was I the last one to be considered. At home, I am neither the oldest nor the youngest kid in my family. I was neither the troublemaker nor the peacemaker. Does my situation RING ANY BELLS? Well, yes! I am the middle kid. They say that the middle kid is the invisible one. They are viewed as less charismatic or less intelligent than their siblings. But we have KEPT A LID ON the truth for a long time. In fact, we, middle kids, conceal our potential, and rarely has anyone noticed how we GET THE HANG of things. We intentionally COME OUT into the world claiming that we were LEFT OUT just because we want people to assume that we are the victims of this world. Our goal was to let the outside PAY ATTENTION TO our unfortunate reality of being the middle kid by TUNING OUT our capabilities. Our ability to LAY LOW was absolutely OUR ICING ON THE CAKE.
Mar 06, 202304:39
Lesson 60: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 60: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Kevin DREW A BLANK when he stood in front of the judges. He couldn’t remember any of his lines that he has been intensively rehearsing for the past week. He remained frozen for two minutes straight. His eyes were wide open as if someone had hypnotized him. Before Kevin STEPPED UP to the theater, many thoughts were rushing inside of his head. His fear and worries CONTROLLED OVER his state of mind. Now, he was SCARED STIFF especially when he saw Mr. Johnson between the judges. Kevin HEARD a lot ABOUT him in the past. Mr. Johnson was one of the toughest people to please when it came to acting in theater. He was STRAIGHT TO THE POINT and didn’t SUGAR COAT his criticism or his praises. At that moment, Kevin realized that the role of his dream was out of reach. But what Kevin didn’t TAKE INTO ACCOUNT was that Mr. Johnson wasn’t just a picky person but can also CATCH ON to which people deserve to be reconsidered or which do not. Mr. Johnson CUT Kevin SOME SLACK and gave him another chance to perform on the next audition. He could tell that Kevin was worth a second shot.
Mar 06, 202304:01
Lesson 59: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 59: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

CALM BEFORE THE STORM:
Courtney CAUGHT WIND OF gossip being spread about her. She was PSYCHED OUT when she heard such stories that had no connection to her. Her reputation was deeply affected in her neighborhood. She used to be the most genuine, trusted, and beloved person among the women in her circle. But things changed drastically. Women that used to keep her company were no longer around. Everyone kept their distance from her. They didn't want to ruin their reputation by getting in touch with her again. They simply LET HER DOWN in the most difficult time. Courtney knew that things were getting OUT OF HER HANDS. She had never been in such a catastrophic condition. She even couldn’t COME OUT SWINGING against all these dirty stories. She didn’t know to whom she could SEEK OUT help. She knew that her truth shouldn’t FALL ON DEAF EARS since this would threaten her marriage life that she has been building for years. She was so WEIGHED DOWN that she may BE SUBJECTED TO losing her job in case her manager or co-workers received such horrible news about her. It looked like someone was seeking revenge and wanted to see her lose everything and suffer.
Mar 06, 202304:12
Lesson 58: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 58: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

I still remember how my teacher LEFT A BAD TASTE IN MY MOUTH. It is not a TALL TALE but it’s a true story that left a great impact on my life. One day, we were reading a story in class and each student was given a section to read. I kept on waiting for the teacher to assign me a paragraph but that never happened. It was so obvious that she PASSED ME BY on purpose. I started to feel teary-eyed but I tried my best to control my feelings. But, for a nine-year-old girl, my heart was aching so badly. I was so hurt when I saw that she picked everyone to read a portion of the story except for me. No, it wasn’t the first time. It has happened at least 5 times before. At first, I had good intentions TOWARDS HER and thought that I may HAVE SLIPPED HER MIND. I even thought that it might have been my fault, but she kept skipping me RAIN OR SHINE. One day, she finally chose me to read. My excitement didn’t last long though. I had barely SCRATCHED THE SURFACE and was starting to TAKE OFF my reading performance when she CUT ME OFF and asked someone else to continue reading my portion. The truth was plain and clear now. It was obvious that she didn't want to waste her time waiting for me to FINISH UP since I took three times the average time needed to read my part. I was devastated. This experience scarred me and it took me several years to get over what happened.
Mar 06, 202304:19
Lesson 57: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 57: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

I WOKE UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BED this morning and my wife IS STILL GOING ON AND ON ABOUT how miserable her life has been. She literally puts me OUT OF SORTS. I can no longer PUT UP with her. In fact, I don’t have enough energy to PULL MYSELF UP anymore. I am so bored and SICK OF every detail in my life. I have even BECOME AWARE OF all the symptoms and signs that say I am in a deep depression. I can't FEEL FOR my wife anymore. My pain has become the center of my attention. My depression has penetrated my soul and my mind. I am a person that KNOWS all the details about depression LIKE THE BACK OF MY HAND. My life is FOR THE BIRDS and everything seems unexciting, dull, and dark.
Mar 06, 202303:35
Lesson 56: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 56: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

I still remember how I was sure that she was living her best life. I had no idea that she was BLOWING SMOKE and was actually faking most of her life. She used to upload pictures of her travel trips, romantic dinners, and luxurious cars on Instagram. The sarcastic truth was that everything she posted online was totally fake. If you looked closely, you can tell that things were not as they seemed. After a while, things became clearer. Her stories were MADE UP and started to conflict with one another. Also, even if things were partially real, she would BLOW THINGS OUT OF PROPORTION and add some spices to her stories trying her best to SHOW OFF. She was literally FULL OF IT. However, doing so wouldn’t encourage people to STAY CLOSE to her instead she would make them RUN AWAY or use her. She must understand that being DOWN TO EARTH is not something to be shameful of. In fact, people are attracted to those who are genuinely humble but still confident. Also, she must remember the idiom that says “EASY COME, EASY GO”. That being said she must not rely on those superficial relationships because sooner or later they would actually FALL APART and would eventually fail.
Mar 06, 202304:13
Lesson 55: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 55: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

David SNEAKED INTO the laundry room without Maria noticing. He was BREATHING DOWN HER NECK and watching whether Maria would go back on the promise she made to herself. Maria took a vow that she would never smoke again after her mother’s death. Maria CALLED IT QUITS because her mother PASSED AWAY due to lung cancer and that BROKE her DOWN even more. But watching if Maria would LIGHT UP a cigarette wouldn’t make the situation better. David needed to know that acting this way would RUB HER THE WRONG WAY and it would make her even more mad because this would leave her feeling as if she was CHEATING ON herself. David needed to trust and support her instead of discouraging her by being overbearing and watching her every move. Maria knew that such a decision needs a lot of effort, but still she TOOK THE PLUNGE. She was doing a great job. Although she went COLD TURKEY, she hasn’t smoked a cigarette since.
Mar 06, 202303:45
Lesson 54: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 54: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

After I MULLED OVER it, I finally GOT IT OUT OF MY SYSTEM and decided to get back to my favorite hobby. I have had enough stress lately due to being STUCK IN A RUT. I was neither doing well at work nor on a personal level. I found out that I was the reason behind my depression and lack of enthusiasm in life since I left the things that made me content and fulfilled. That’s why, I thought that once I set up a daily time slot to paint, I shouldn’t GO BACK ON the promise I made myself because I knew it would be my only way to LOOSEN UP and decompress. I knew that drawing and painting felt like a therapeutic session to me, I was sure it would help me LET OFF SOME STEAM. I GOT THE BALL ROLLING by DECIDING UPON which main supplies I needed to order to START OFF this project. I designated one corner of my room for my painting stuff. It was my absolute favorite place to spend my time and play with colors. I still have the wooden tripod easel that my uncle gave me as a souvenir. I believe that I have inherited this talent from him and I wish I would be able to FOLLOW IN HIS FOOTSTEPS and become a great artist like him.
Mar 06, 202304:04
Lesson 53: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 53: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Emma and Chris had a very hard time when the school's doors were shut and their 4 kids were sent back home for 3 months due to COVID. It was also obvious that this lockdown period was SUBJECT TO extension since the school DIDN’T HAVE THE FOGGIEST IDEA of when this madness will be over. Emma and Chris WENT THROUGH THE ROOF not only because their children were bored and MONKEYING AROUND but also because they were facing a lot of troubles at work. Both of their companies RAMPED DOWN the number of employees to half and they were expected to run the same business workload with just a SKELETON CREW on board. In addition, Emma’s company CLOSED DOWN two of its regional branches which led to many of the company’s staff being LAID OFF, and that made her worried about hers. It was AN absolute PIT for both of them FACING UP TO all these struggles at the same time and hoping that things will go back to normal.
Mar 06, 202303:46
Lesson 52: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 52: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Rene looks so angry today. A STORM IS BREWING on the inside of her. Maya has been IN RENE’S GOOD BOOKS ever since they were roommates. However, when Rene finds out that Maya is still secretly in touch with Matthew, she couldn’t stand her anymore. Rene had enough of Maya’s NAGGING ABOUT her relationship with Matthew because she makes the same mistake over and over again. It is obvious to Rene that Matthew is using Maya for her money to pay his bills. Whenever he GETS SACKED, he would come back to Maya the very next day with regret in his eyes. Maya always FINDS EXCUSES FOR why she GOT BACK with him again. She would justify her actions by saying that she LOSES HER HEAD when she sees him KNEELING DOWN at her feet and begging for her help since everyone ditched him and she is the only one that cares about him. Rene is going to LOSE HER MIND not because Maya offers help but because of how she still believes she is HEAD OVER HEELS in love with him. Rene is sure they both know the ending of this type of relationship and how much she would suffer by doing this to herself.
Mar 06, 202303:58
Lesson 51: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 51: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Having a company that does not KNOW ITS STUFF is a real issue in this day and age. Mexus, a well-known company, needed to WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE since they hadn't got much done to win the bidding against the local company Tyron. On Monday, the bidding was officially GRANTED TO Tyron. Tyron knew that gaining this project will HELP them OUT immensely to be an UP AND COMING construction company in town. They were waiting for such an opportunity so badly to expand their services on a larger scale. A few days before the bidding, they GOT CRACKING so they could prove that they were one of the best companies to contract with. That’s why the head of the team WENT THROUGH WITH equally DIVIDING UP the tasks between the team members so they could GET OVER WITH finalizing their proposal by Thursday. Tyron has finally begun to GAIN GROUND and bigger projects are anticipated in the near future with new companies.
Mar 06, 202303:42
Lesson 50: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 50: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Rick spent a considerable amount of time LEARNING THE ROPES but still, he faced a lot of challenges that he needed to tackle to improve in his role as a newspaper reporter. All of his projects needed work and most of them were OFF THE MARK. His supervisor mentioned that his work LEAVES MUCH TO BE DESIRED. He MESSED UP several times in verifying sensitive information before publishing them. He would be late to conduct interviews that he SET UP beforehand. What also HELD him OFF was when he looked at the performance of his co-worker, Simon. Simon seemed to do an extremely phenomenal job and his missed assignments were few and far between in his job. Rick needed to PAY ATTENTION TO the fact that this profession required someone that was focused, DID things WITHOUT much help from others, and was, UP TO SPEED at reporting accurate and timely news.
Mar 06, 202303:25
Lesson 49: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 49: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

He DID THE TRICK and convinced her to GO OUT with him. He was ALL FIRED UP when he finally got the chance to TAKE her OUT for their first date. It TURNED OUT that their houses were STONE’S THROW apart. They were LIVING IN the same neighborhood but they haven’t gotten the chance to meet each other before. He was waiting for this moment for so long. He was single for years, but he didn’t want to CROSS THE BRIDGE WHEN HE CAME TO IT unless he found the girl that highly be the love of his life. It was HANDS DOWN the best coincidence of his life and he wanted to get to know her even more. While they were waiting for their plates, he let her talk about herself. He was LISTENING UP to her very carefully. He was looking at her as if an angel was in front of him. He liked everything about her. He liked her smile. He liked her laugh. He liked the way she expressed herself. But also he could tell how much she was happy spending time with him. He really hoped that things would go the way he wanted them to.
Mar 06, 202303:56
Lesson 48: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 48: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

A guy stood up and MOVED TOWARD the buffet to serve himself, but something happened to him on the way back to his table. He spotted a girl sitting by herself doing nothing. He felt as though someone was GRABBING him BACK while he was STEPPING FORWARD. He didn’t know what was going on. He LOOKED AROUND but he didn’t notice anyone behind him. A strange feeling came over him. He was almost SHRUGGING OFF this feeling and trying to ignore what his gut was telling him, but he could tell that there was something about this girl. He ZEROED IN and kept his eyes on her and SCOPED OUT for an hour. He HUNG IN HIS PLACE for a while, but he could FEEL a strong attraction TOWARDS her. It was not just a childish crush but it felt more like love at first sight. He also wished so badly that she could be his and that she wouldn’t just be another CASTLE IN THE SKY.
Mar 06, 202303:40
Lesson 47: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 47: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

You want to SHOOT THE BREEZE with me
Counting the days to look at me
Whenever your eyes catch mine
You get TONGUE-TIED and lose your lines
You feel that you are ON THE LINE
Waiting for any sign
You WATCH me LIKE A HAWK
Listening to my footsteps and my talks
Trying to make things between us COME OFF
Wondering if this thing we have can be PULLED OFF
At this point, I’m LOST AT SEA
And you’re FEELING SORRY for me
But I really don’t need your sympathy
I’m not sure if I can afford to LET UP
And I’m begging you to set me free
Cause I can’t depend on you to FILL UP my cup
For I’m the only person that can help me
Mar 06, 202303:17
Lesson 46: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 46: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Amanda and Linda are twin sisters that HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF each other. Amanda is KIND OF a chill person, but Linda is quite the opposite. Amanda always accuses Linda that she MAKES A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL. However, Linda accuses her sister that she is always indifferent and that she NEVER MINDS anything. But since both of them have a common project to deliver, things are getting even harder. Linda thinks that everything MAKES A DIFFERENCE and that their work should be ON THE DOT. That’s why she constantly BRINGS UP the presentation and asks her sister to do her part before the due date. But unfortunately, no one can PREVAIL UPON Amanda to not RUN OVER the project and present OFF THE CUFF.
Mar 06, 202303:16
Lesson 45: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 45: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

A few days ago, I saw a post on Linkedin that showed a picture of a gorgeous house followed by a caption. The owner of the post was the son of a family that CLOSE UP their mortgage. The guy was describing how his father was able to own this property. He said that after his father left his home country with almost nothing and SETTLED DOWN in the US, he was DOWN AND OUT for years. He worked in restaurants, motels, and as a truck driver. But after a while, his father decided to become a real estate agent. He then learned that he needed to enroll in a real estate pre-licensing course, pass the exam and find a real estate broker. Everything took ELBOW GREASE from him before BRINGING OFF anything. It wasn’t easy to GET A HANDLE ON understanding those materials. He literally started everything FROM SCRATCH, but nothing stopped him from GOING FOR it. Instead, he HAD HIS HEART SET ON succeeding in life. I can see how much his son LOOKS UP to his father and admires his hard work and dedication.
Mar 06, 202304:17
Lesson 44: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 44: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Mark was scared out of his wits when he heard a scream coming out from his neighbor’s house in the middle of the night. He didn’t know what to do. Should he break in the house, or call in the police station right away? But when he heard the second scream, he was going to lose his marbles. To him, it made total sense to go across the street and watch over the house while dialing up the police station so he could notify them with the details needed. Mark also thought he could give a hand to the police by surveilling the whole area and by taking notes of the parked cars and the people that were around. When the sound of sirens became louder, Mark was relieved and kicked back. God knows what happened to Mark and his neighbor later.
Mar 06, 202303:17
Lesson 43: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 43: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Oliver came from a well-off family from Oregon. His family has been running a lumber business for a very long time. William, Oliver’s father, inherited the business from his father. William put all his life into this business to keep it and make it grow. William was coming close to his retirement years, that’s why he wanted to take the back seat and let his only son, Oliver, run the business after him. He twisted Oliver’s arm to take ownership and become the CEO of the company. He tried out many ways to convince his son that him being a CEO would help him sit pretty. But John stood his ground and repeatedly expressed that he would never spend all his lifetime working in a business that he did not have any interest in. He tried his best to stay off the subject whenever it popped up because he knew that his father would not tune out and nothing would make him cave in.
Mar 06, 202303:36
Lesson 42: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 42: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

It was up in the air when he last spoke to his fiance about him moving to Chicago. John would love to tie the knot this summer and move in with his future wife. But since he just started his role as Sr. Software Engineer with Verizon, he didn’t want to leave before completing his first year with them. On the other hand, even though his fiance was sitting on the fence and tried not to put pressure on him if he puts off their wedding again, things will definitely be unstable between them. She was so considerate and helpful in the past years. She has been taught that a partner is not an enemy. For that reason, she always focuses on finding a common ground that suits both of them. But as a rule of thumb, John must not take her for granted. He must at least discuss the matter with her and let her express her concerns. Not just that, he must deal with her concerns and sort things out in any way that would really satisfy his fiance's needs.
Mar 06, 202303:32
Lesson 41: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 41: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Don't we all know someone that prefers using implicit messages rather than saying it straight to your face? I sometimes wonder what their intentions are. Do they really feel shy to ask for something? Or do they enjoy waiting for us to read between the lines? Maybe they just want to feel understood without putting so much effort. Or maybe they look at it as a respectful way to express their thoughts and needs. But the ironic part is that on the inside, they would be very keen on waiting for others to get their point. They would drop hints all day long but would also ensure that their request wouldn't accidentally slip out of their mouths. They even make it more difficult by raising the bar with their loved ones over time. But also, other people use this type of communication intentionally for their own personal reasons. They are constantly accused of not speaking their minds. But the truth is that they want to keep things to themselves and keep it low-key. They believe that not everything is worth sharing and not everything needs to be so detailed and direct. Sometimes, vague ideas can be more precise and attractive than definite ones. Personally, I know that I am not smart enough but I won’t give up on understanding vague people.
Mar 06, 202304:13
Lesson 40: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 40: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Nil was barking up the wrong tree when he brought up to his brother, Carl, about investing in another new business with him. Carl was not even close to partnering up again with him. He didn’t put it past his brother to ruin this new business idea as well due to many reasons. Carl believed that Nil’s business ideas are always clear as mud. For that reason, Nil and Carl's previous company went out of business and they were drowning in debt. After two years of minimum payments, they were able to call it even. Carl didn't want to mess things up again since he already buried the hatchet and most of the things we're starting to work out between both of them. Carl advised Nil that rather than chasing rainbows and believing that a business can be built on its own, Nil should at least conduct market research, write a business plan, compile a financial plan, and set up a legal company before anything else. He assured him that building the right foundation can guarantee the success of a business.
Mar 06, 202303:45
Lesson 39: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 39: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

My hubby and I hit a snag with our travel plans due to the unexpected weather that happened in Dallas, TX. We were in a bind because our flight was canceled and our cruise departed the very next day in the afternoon. I lost my temper since I already warned him that I have heard of a storm that was coming to our region and that we needed to cancel our trip right on time so we could get our money refunded. Since he wasn’t all ears as usual and he didn’t take me seriously, our tickets were already footing the bill and our money went down the drain. I honestly sometimes couldn’t put up with him especially when he doesn’t listen to the things that make me anxious. I would even be put off by him and be accused that I made stories up for my own benefit or for whatever reason. I don’t know what to do anymore.
Mar 06, 202303:39
Lesson 38: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 38: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Have you ever thought about what the major positive emotions are and what the major negative emotions are? Napoleon Hill brought these emotions to light by identifying them in his book. According to him, human beings need to get to the point where they can identify and understand their emotions and feelings. Once they can do so, they can draw upon the positives and avoid the negatives. The seven major positive emotions are desire, faith, love, sex, enthusiasm, romance, and hope. The seven major negative emotions are fear, jealousy, hatred, revenge, greed, superstition, and anger. Do you think that it is a good idea to know this list of emotions by heart so we can refer to or rely on them when needed? It can be a great tool where we can track ourselves and be fully aware of what we lack or what our strengths are. For instance, after a year of keeping up at monitoring oneself, someone may realize that he can easily feel the fear but he would never see himself as a greedy one. This way, he can put more effort into improving his weakness which is “fear” rather than anything else. The whole point is identifying or knowing what one’s emotions are and to bend over backward to be the better version of oneself. We are all looking up to a bright future. For this reason, we ensure to give it our all so no regrets would take place.
Mar 06, 202304:45
Lesson 37: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 37: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs

Two weeks ago, Nick was planning to surprise Molly on her birthday. He booked a hotel room and bought an engagement ring. Molly has been waiting for her boyfriend to propose since forever. He covered Molly’s eyes and led her all the way down to their hotel room. Even though she knew that today was her birthday and that Nick was trying to make her day, she wasn’t that happy. He must watch out. Things weren’t as he set up and planned for. Nick removed the scarf from her eyes, kneeled down, opened the ring box, and asked Molly to marry him. Molly didn’t respond back. She didn’t say I do. Instead, she had a change of heart. She didn’t want him anymore. Molly is the type of person that always chooses to compromise things. She would always settle for what her boyfriend wants. She thought that Nick was a catch. But unfortunately, Nick was rarely appreciative of her sacrifices. He made her feel unappreciated, unworthy, and plagued by regret. But not this time. She didn’t want to be screwed up again. She finally got it off her chest and told him how she felt about this relationship. She went against the grain and she refused to get hitched to the one who stayed with her for 8 years and who she had begged to marry for 5 years.
Mar 06, 202304:40
Lesson 36: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal Verbs

Lesson 36: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal Verbs

Liam and his best buddy were in high school when they started up a plan and thought ahead about becoming doctors in the future. There were like birds of a feather flocking together. They had the same way of thinking. They are always on the same wavelength when it comes to planning for the future. Even though they knew that enrolling in medical school was tough, they were in it for the long haul. They were decisive because they were dedicated enough to serve their community and people in need in the medical field. However, they also thought up how they were going to graduate from a well-known medical school without drowning in thousands of dollars in student debt. They wished they could afford to attend Stanford University but everyone knew that Stanford would be a rip-off. But that didn’t cause them to change their minds about pursuing this career. They believed that there was another way to be debt-free and still be able to be a medical practitioner. Attending a federally funded medical school was one of the solutions. They wouldn’t mind committing years of active-duty if they did not just get to graduate but also earn an annual income during their school years. They turned this situation into something that benefited them, and it definitely worked out.
Mar 06, 202304:14
Lesson 35: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 35: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

While John was waiting at the ice cream shop for his freebie with his friends, Andrea showed up. Without warning, Andrea screamed and shouted at John to get his paws off of her body. She literally put him on edge. John was shocked and started to see red. He was livid. What made things even worse was when his best friend told him that he should stop trying to put the move on her. John wasn’t thinking straight. He was just furious at how this cougar had it in her to cause a scene even though he had his lips sealed about her. She really got the nerve to pass the buck when she has been the one trying to make a move on him since forever. He wasn’t able to cool off easily. There was only one way he could get her out of his life and that was to blurt out the truth in front of everyone. He yelled at her and pointed out that she has been stalking him and making scenes that led up to this mess. He kicked her out of the group and asked her to stay out of his personal life. When she left, he felt so relieved. He hoped that he would never see her again.
Mar 06, 202304:55
Lesson 34: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 34: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Two people were disguised and waiting inside their big black truck in front of an apartment and kept an eye on a red sedan car for two hours. A lady and little boy hopped into the red car and pulled out of their garage. Someone had sent the big guns to follow them. When the lady took the highway heading to her son's doctor appointment, the two men got into gear. They were driving like road hogs behind her. The lady noticed that this shady car was following her. Her heart was pounding really fast. She locked up the car. She wasn't able to get a grip. She was actually scared to death. She put one hand on the steering wheel speeding up as fast as she could while she held her son’s hand with the other. She knew what was happening. She knew that these could be her last moments with her son. The black truck cut her off and had her car bashed beyond recognition. The criminals got down and went toward the red car. One of them raised his blade while the other one had cuffs in his hands. Neither the mother nor the son was able to fight back because they lost their consciousness. The little boy was pulled out from the car and was taken with his hands cuffed. The mother was left in her seat bleeding to death. The son was kidnapped. It was a tragedy because the son had nothing to do with the death of a mafia member that happened many moons ago.
Mar 06, 202305:21
Lesson 33: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 33: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Being a soccer player was not easy, especially when it came to displaying sportsmanship with opponents. This was Paul’s biggest weakness. He was benched during his last game. He got so bent out of shape over it. What did he expect when he caused a player to fall down and start heaving on the ground. He got so irritated when things didn't go his way. He burst out when he was tripped from behind. He added fuel to the fire when he decided to scream at the top of his lungs and pick a fight with the other team. In the back of his mind, he always seeks to cream his opponents. However, Luca, a player on his team, was on his back and urged him to break it up. Paul’s team always finds themselves in hot water and the coach was up in arms when he got dismissed from the game with a red card and no substitute could replace him. Paul broke out and went into the stadium to take a deep breath after all the mess that he caused.
Mar 06, 202304:23
Lesson 32: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 32: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

The company was coming apart and she wanted to nip the mess in the bud. Bianca was the one who quarterbacked a meeting the moment she heard of the thefts that were happening in the warehouse. Bianca and her team had to get with it asap because things were going out of control. She cut to the chase, called in the team, and asked them to stay for the night in order to fix the things that had been falling through the cracks for the past year. She told them that they couldn’t bury their head in the sand now. They must do something tonight before things become a can of worms. The team got down to work. The security team sorted the employees by ID to trace back who was in the crime scene during the past months by using their security system monitor. The IT team got the back of the security team by removing any glitches or crashes that may occur in any system overload circumstances. The accountant team scrutinized the bills and the damages that the company had been subjected to. Bianca wanted so bad to find out who was the reason behind jeopardizing her business. She was determined to crack down on the people that were behind all this madness!
Mar 06, 202304:57
Lesson 31: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 31: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Sendra is a teenager who lives in the big apple. She feels like doing something for the weekend since Valentine’s day is right around the corner. She doesn’t want to just lie around doing nothing. Instead, she needs to get out of her daily grind. When she comes across an advertised chick flick movie on Netflix, she thinks about inviting her squad to come over and watch it for kicks. These movies have actors that are easy on the eyes that’s why all the girls agree to watch this genre. Sendra is so excited for this night and she is planning to buy a baker’s dozen of donuts, chips, salsa, and some coke. She also wants to clear out some space in her room so the girls can enjoy themselves. But at the same time, Sendra must get around to cram for her final exam that is scheduled on the 16th. She wants to avoid pulling an all-nighter before the test day and get to enjoy her party to the max.
Mar 06, 202304:15
Lesson 30: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 30: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

When he got his first high paying job, he finally bought the car of his dreams. Since he was a pro in cars and was a big fan of beemers, he bought a brand new one. He literally blew his money on the most sophisticated and luxurious car. He was digging heels about buying it since he had been stuck with his clunker that barely ran for a very long time. Many people told him that he might have been able to choose another car that fit the bill and still have a heavy-duty one that would last him a long time. They advised him that it was definitely not the best bang for his buck since he looked like he would be in the red for some time until he would be able to pay back what he owed. Not only that, but the car he bought really wasn’t worth paying all that money. But nothing made him change his mind. He treated his car like his little baby. He would wake up before dawn, turn up the radio and listen to jazz while washing off any single stain to make it shine like a diamond before cruising off to work. Some people assumed that he wanted to show off. In fact, he got off on sharing his passion about cars. He believed that being passionate about cars was as real as any other passion.
Mar 06, 202304:49
Lesson 29: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 29: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Sam is such a klutz. He still makes the same mistake over and over again. He always gets involved in bad relationships due to choosing the wrong women. He hits it off at first and falls for every foxy lady who usually doesn't really want a serious relationship. Instead, they cause real harm to their partners. They get Sam down when they eventually break up with him. He is such a dork when he’s all excited and hyper about dating them. He’s all groovy and convinced that the last girl is the one. The worst part is that, deep down, he knows the ins and outs of these toxic relationships and that it won’t end well. Most women don’t see eye to eye with him. They just want to have a good time. If he doesn’t change, he will definitely pay the price. I’m really scared that he would eventually hit rock bottom. He really doesn't need to chicken out and date any woman just because he’s terrified of ending up single. He needs to get out of this toxic loop, give in and accept the fact that a healthy relationship should never start and end this way.
Mar 06, 202304:51
Lesson 28: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 28: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

One of my resolutions for 2021 was to exercise five days per week for two hours. This led me to run out of gas. I had set unreasonable plans, especially that I came from an inactive place. What made things even worse was that my sister just kept running her mouth that I had never stuck to what I planned and that I was paying through the nose for trainers, gym memberships, applications, and healthy food subscriptions. To her, it looked like I made a quick buck and decided to spend it everywhere without even thinking. She really pissed me off. I don’t even understand how she’s got the nerve to talk to me like that? Didn’t she see that what I was doing felt like pulling teeth? I knew that I wasn’t making megabucks but I didn’t have any other choice. I needed to lose my excess weight, especially my love handles. I told her that she needed to get her facts straight and that she needed to keep off my back. Even though I quit and failed many times that didn’t mean I would not reach what I want. I pulled myself together that day so I could move on. The very next day, I bumped into a random person at my favorite coffee shop. She told me about her own journey of losing weight. She let me in on how she was able to achieve what she wanted without even burning herself out. She said that it was not about the destination, it was all about the journey. In other words, she was trying to say that I should not get obsessed with the quick results. I only need to keep doing the right thing for a very long period of time and things will eventually pay off.
Mar 06, 202307:51
Lesson 27: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 27: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

This pregnancy is really hard. It is not as easy as pie at all. Whenever my friends ask me to dress up and go out I would always ruin their plan because I have to make a pit stop at the restroom every time. Even though I am in my third trimester, I am still not enjoying my food because I would always feel like I am going to puke. But usually, at nights, my nausea would subside, so I would immediately go to the kitchen and pig out since I haven’t had anything to eat during the day. Sometimes I even feel like I am a basket case and I am going to go bananas. I get carried away if things are not as I want or as I plan. However, what I love about myself is that I am aware of everything. I am aware that the health of my baby and I are my number one priority. That’s why I try my best to hold my horses when it comes to work since I am a workaholic, and I tend to overwork myself. I am keeping it down as much as possible. I want to have a pretty pleasant experience with my pregnancy and my delivery day. I don’t want to be a chicken, I need to work it up. I need to go with the flow without stressing myself out about anything.
Mar 06, 202304:38
Lesson 26: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 26: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

I don’t feel sorry for my little brother. He is such a troublemaker. He always gets into trouble with his schoolmates, neighbors, and even my parents. He sticks with pranking his teachers. He butts in even when it’s none of his business. He talks down to me as if I am his little clumsy sister! There’s always a loud racket coming from his room. But finally, he is getting a punishment after a long time of misery that he has been causing our family. My dad finally put his foot down and he made a stink about my brother’s behavior. My brother refused to eat his lunch and went to his room. He sat tight and ignored us for a while. But this chubby little boy was definitely craving his favorite pasta that my mom made for lunch. He went down, sneaked into the kitchen in the middle of the night and he scarfed down a big plate of pasta. My mother caught him and asked him to sit down so they could talk. She took a crack at persuading him that he should step up his game and he needed to be in charge of his actions since he was at risk of getting suspended from school. She reminded him that if he would really want to achieve his dream and become a jock, he needed to have the right attitude in order to do so.
Mar 06, 202304:55
Lesson 25: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 25: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Seth didn’t wish it upon anymore to work for peanuts. He accepted to volunteer in multiple organizations and did three unpaid internships. He used to get a kick out of doing it for the sake of experiences. That was a neat idea at some point, but it became unacceptable after a while. Now, after 18 months of hustling, he wanted to keep his nose to the grindstone so that he can finally get a full time paid job. He put his mind to it. He got passed by and was turned down so many times. Many companies put him on the back burner, kept him in the dark and did not tell him their final decision until it was too late. After all the ups and downs one day the recruiter called him back with great news. He was hyped up once he heard that he was hired. The recruiter asked him to fill up the required papers online so he can get started and work for them after 2 weeks. He was definitely looking forward to it.
Oct 21, 202204:50
Lesson 24: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 24: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

They say that if you have the right mindset anything you want will be up for grabs. This mindset is called the abundance mindset. William James said, “the greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind”. Are they simply saying that any regular dude can achieve anything by just setting their mind to it? Aren’t they simplifying it too much? Maybe. If you’re not buying it and you feel that it is a total mush, I agree with you. But there is another truth that says: nobody with a scarcity mindset can achieve anything. I think both of us are completely sold on that. So why not call the shots and try to think deeper about the first statement as well. No, don’t cross your fingers. It is neither a matter of luck nor about taking a chance! So be careful, don’t go back to your old nonfunctional scarcity mindset. Maybe you should have to come up for air after a long journey of confusion. Because setting the right mindset is not a simple thing to do.
A quick prod: Mindset is not something that we are born with, it is something that we gain and work on while growing up. If results are not shown yet, don’t drop out. Things need time. Just believe in the process and keep it up.
Oct 21, 202205:07
Lesson 23: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 23: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

For the time being, I just got my foot in the door to start making a living. With a raw job, everything has changed. I have to hit the rack by 5 am so I could work on my night shift. I should rack out for at least 8 hours so I won’t doze off at my job. My work shift is from 5 pm to 3:30 am. That’s why I bought some energy shots in case I lose my energy. I’m usually wired after drinking them. I guess I will work my butt off since it will be my first professional experience. I also met the new hires and we rapped about our expectations and experiences. I feel like walking on air. I still can’t believe I’m working for such a reputable company. I’ll definitely get off on working with my team. I believe sticking around experienced people will help me tremendously to stand out and to go beyond expectations.
Oct 21, 202204:26
Lesson 22: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 22: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Isn't it so hard to hear from someone and they ask you if you have missed the boat already. You start to have doubt in your heart and feel disappointed. You have second thoughts about your decisions in life and many regrets. It feels like you haven’t played your cards right and you might have pointed your fingers at anyone just to hide away your failures. You feel brought-down because it’s too late to fix anything. You feel that you’re such a wussy and you always pooped out whenever you gave it a go and tried something new. But hey, don’t be disheartened by people who fool around and ask such a question. What does it really mean when they say you missed the boat? Is the boat even a real thing? Time flies, that's true, but when you’ve wised up, you always have enough time left to change the course. I’m sure you’ll have it all together. Take Jeff Olson’s advice when he says: “it’s never too late to start. It’s always too late to wait”. Be careful which questions you answer because some of them may lead you to a black hole of negativity.
Oct 21, 202204:52
Lesson 21: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

Lesson 21: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs

The ball is no longer in your court
you can’t pick out anything of any sort
You can’t even wait too long
Because you have no choice but to come along
Let’s try to get to the bottom line
And finish things in less than no time
Even if you would have to drag your feet
And endure the consequences and take the heat
I think maybe I should say it straight
All I’m thinking about is my fate
All I want is for you to take a hike
Because I assure you, we look nothing alike
Trust me it will be no sweat
And I’ll pay you all the debt
And we’ll both forget when and where we met
I know that you have heard that line
A million or maybe a billion times
But this time you can lay-back
go back and remember all that you lack.
Oct 21, 202204:25