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Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Go with the flow means to relax and accept things as they happen, without trying to control everything. It’s about being flexible and easygoing. Examples: 1-  When the concert was canceled, we just went with the flow and had a picnic instead. 2- If you want to enjoy life m...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Plant the seeds of To start something small that will grow into something bigger in the future. Examples: 1- A teacher plants the seeds of curiosity in their students’ minds. 2- Speaking up for justice can plant the seeds of change in society.

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:   https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Sticky situation It’s an expression we use to describe a difficult, tricky, or embarrassing problem — something messy that’s not easy to get out of. Examples: 1- If you forget your friend’s birthday and they find out, you might be in a sticky situation . 2- I once borrowe...

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Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Get a foot in the door means to take a small first step toward achieving a bigger opportunity, especially in a company or career you want. Examples: 1- I’m volunteering at the art gallery to get a foot in the door for a full-time job there. 2- She took a lower-paying role...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 World-weary  describes someone who is emotionally tired, sad, or cynical because they’ve experienced too much of life’s troubles. It’s not about needing a nap — it’s about feeling worn out inside. Examples: 1- The detective’s world-weary tone made it clear he had seen far to...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Badmouth  means to say unpleasant, unfair, or critical things about them—especially when they’re not present. It’s almost always negative and usually meant to damage that person’s reputation. Examples: 1- I don’t trust people who smile in your face but badmouth you behind...

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Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Bring to life To make something exciting, lively, or full of energy again. Examples 1- Chuah brought his fishing village to life with bright colors and determination. 2- A passionate teacher can bring a boring subject to life for their students.

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Lift sb's spirits means to make them feel happier, more positive, or more hopeful, especially during a tough time. Examples: 1- Davide Martello’s piano music lifted the spirits of earthquake survivors in L’Aquila. 2- A surprise visit from an old friend can lift your s...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Brisk  means quick, active, and full of energy. It can describe movement, activity, weather, or even the way someone talks or acts. Examples: 1-  We went for a brisk walk before dinner to work up an appetite. 2- The teacher’s brisk explanation helped us understand the topic...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Full of oneself  If someone is full of oneself, it means they have an exaggerated opinion of their own importance, skills, or achievements. Examples: 1- After the promotion, Mark became so full of himself that he stopped talking to his old friends. 2- She’s talented, but she...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Worn out   means extremely tired — physically, emotionally, or mentally.  You can feel worn out after a long day, a difficult task, or even a stressful conversation. Examples: 1- I love family gatherings, but after hosting 15 people all weekend, I was just worn out. 2- He...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: For checking the transcript:  When push comes to shove means when a situation becomes serious or difficult and a real decision or action is needed. It’s what happens when you’re under pressure and have to act. Examples: 1- Many people complain about the system, but when push comes to shove, very few take real action to change it. 2- They promised to help, but when p...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Let it all out  means to release strong emotions — usually by crying, shouting, or simply talking about what's bothering you. It’s about not bottling things up anymore. Examples: 1- After the funeral, her sister took her hand and said, “It’s okay. Just let it all out....

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Finicky   describes someone who is hard to please, very particular, or overly picky about small details, often more than necessary. It can be used for people, animals, and even tasks or systems. Examples: 1- Josh lost sleep over the font on his presentation slides. “Arial is...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Hold out  To survive, resist, or refuse to give in, especially under pressure or for a long time. Examples: 1-  Onoda held out for 29 years, believing the war was still going on. 2- We can’t hold out much longer without power — it’s freezing in here.

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Bend over backwards To make a big or even extraordinary effort to help someone. Examples 1- After the earthquake, volunteers bent over backwards to bring food and supplies to remote villages, walking for hours just to reach people. 2- The teacher bent over backwards to hel...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 At the drop of a hat  means right away, instantly, without needing much reason or planning. Examples: 1- Emma is the kind of person who would quit her job at the drop of a hat if she found a more exciting opportunity. 2- I’m the kind of person who will start crying at the...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Sickening It describes something that makes you feel extremely upset, disgusted, or angry — either emotionally or even physically, like you want to be sick. Examples: 1- The video of the stray dogs being treated cruelly was sickening. It stayed in my mind all week. 2-  The...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Innermost  means the most private, deepest, or most personal part of something — usually of someone’s thoughts or feelings. Examples: 1- He finally opened up and shared his innermost fears about failure. 2- The letter revealed her innermost thoughts about love, loss, and hea...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Time sensitive describes something that must be done or dealt with quickly because there is a deadline or limited time. Examples: 1- My thesis submission is time-sensitive. If I miss the deadline, I’ll have to wait a whole semester. 2- I baked a cake for the party, but deliv...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Open a can of worms To start something that causes many unexpected and complicated problems. Examples: 1- The Mobro barge opened a can of worms — no one wanted the garbage, and it became a global mess. 2- Asking about her ex opened a whole can of worms — she talked for an ho...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Boomerang To come back and cause problems for the person who started it. Examples: 1- The cobra bounty plan in India boomeranged — it led to more snakes, not fewer. 2- His mean comment online boomeranged when it went viral — and he got fired from his job.

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Deadpan means saying something in a completely serious, emotionless way — even when it's meant to be funny or sarcastic. Examples 1- In a serious classroom discussion, one student raised her hand and said, “I believe cats should rule the world.” Her deadpan tone left...