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Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Tear up  means to start crying slightly, or for your eyes to fill with tears — usually because you’re touched, moved, or overwhelmed by emotion.  It’s usually gentle and quiet, not full-on crying. Examples: 1- She teared up when her friends surprised her with a goodbye party...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Drained  It means feeling extremely tired — physically, emotionally, or both.  When you’re drained, you feel like your energy is gone — as if someone unplugged you. Examples: 1- She smiled at her students, but inside, she was emotionally drained — going through a divorce whi...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Take a stand  means to speak out or act to support an idea, especially when it takes courage. Examples: 1- Maya took a stand against her abusive boss, knowing it might cost her job — but she couldn’t live with the silence anymore. 2- Beatriz took a stand and gave a speech ab...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Grit   means bravery and determination to keep going through difficult times. Examples: 1-  Mary Ann Bevan showed incredible grit by using her suffering to give her children a better life. 2- After her father died, Emma worked two jobs to support her younger siblings. That...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Downhearted   means feeling sad, discouraged, or disappointed — especially after something doesn’t go the way you hoped. It’s not full-on heartbreak or deep depression… it’s that quiet heaviness you carry when you’re let down .  Examples: 1- She seemed downhearted after mo...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Darg your feet   It means to delay doing something or be slow to take action, especially because you don’t want to do it Examples: 1- They agreed to fix the problem, but they’re dragging their feet. 2- She’s been dragging her feet about making a dentist appointment.

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Hard-headed  It means very stubborn or unwilling to listen to advice or change their mind. A hard-headed person sticks to their own opinion even when it’s clearly not working. Examples: 1- My boss is too hard-headed to admit he made a mistake. 2- She kept arguing even when...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Empty-handed It means you left a place without getting what you wanted or expected. You tried, but you didn’t succeed — and you got nothing. Examples: 1- I waited in line for concert tickets, but they sold out. I came home empty-handed. 2-  Today, it’s still used when we don...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 The more, the merrier  It means that the more people there are, the better and more fun it will be.  We usually use it when someone wants to join a group, and we’re happy to include them.  Examples: 1- We’re having a game night this Friday — the more, the merrier! 2- I told...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 To put your life on the line means to risk your life to protect someone or something important. Put your life on the line Examples: 1- Neerja Bhanot put her life on the line for the passengers. 2- Doctors and nurses often put their lives on the line during emergencies.

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Living in a fantasy world means to have unrealistic ideas, dreams, or beliefs that are disconnected from reality. Examples: 1- He really thinks he’ll become a millionaire overnight without doing any work. He’s living in a fantasy world. 2- Peter Fitzek thought he could run h...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Mishap is a small accident or mistake — something that goes wrong, but it’s usually not serious or dangerous. Examples: 1- I had a little mishap with the blender — now there’s smoothie on the ceiling. 2- The school play went well, except for one mishap when the curtain fell...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https://jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Throw someone under the bus means to blame or betray someone to protect yourself, especially in a difficult situation. Examples: 1- When the teacher asked who broke the projector, he threw me under the bus. 2- She forgot to book the hotel and then threw her assistant under...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https://jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Short-staffed  means there are not enough people working in a place.  It’s usually used to describe jobs, offices, or businesses when they don’t have enough workers for the amount of work. Examples: 1- In Japan, some convenience stores are now using robots because they’re s...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address:  https://jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Jump the gun means to do something too early — before it’s the right time.  It’s usually used when someone is rushing, getting ahead of themselves, or acting before they have all the information. Examples: 1- She jumped the gun and bought tickets before checking the dates...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https://jaleghavami@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Scatterbrained  It describes a person who is forgetful, disorganized, or easily distracted. Examples: 1- Their thoughts are all over the place — like they can’t keep track of everything going on in their head.  2- I try to stay focused, but I get scatterbrained when I have...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https://jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Skeleton in the closet To have skeletons in the closet means to have hidden secrets, often of a potentially embarrassing or damaging nature. Examples: 1- The politician's past business dealings revealed several skeletons in the closet. 2- She didn't know her fami...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:// jaleqaraqan@gmail.con For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Against the tide To go against the tide means to do something that challenges the norm or is not popular. Examples: 1- She went against the tide by moving back to her village to farm. 2- They went against the tide by raising their children without smartphones until high sc...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https://jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Out of your league  means someone or something is too good for you — too attractive, too smart, too successful — like they belong in a “higher level.” Examples: 1- I didn’t talk to her because I thought she was out of my league. 2- He landed the job?! I thought that company...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https://jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Come across as  means to seem or appear in a certain way to others, even if that’s not how you really feel or what you meant. Examples: 1- I didn’t mean to come across as cold — I was just tired. 2- She came across as really confident in the interview.

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Hold your horses   means to slow down, wait, or be patient. It’s usually used when someone is acting too quickly or getting ahead of themselves. Examples:  1- He almost hit ‘send’ on the angry email, but his coworker told him to hold his horses and cool off first. 2- Fans were sure...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Big mouth  If someone has a big mouth, it means they talk too much or say things they shouldn’t—like secrets, gossip, or private information. Examples: 1- Don’t tell Mark. He’s got a big mouth, and it’ll be all over the school in ten minutes. 2- The actor’s assistant had a big mout...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Work around the clock  To work around the clock means to work continuously, day and night, without stopping. It usually happens when there’s pressure, a deadline, or a crisis—and people put in nonstop effort, even if they’re tired. Examples: 1- The hospital staff worked around the...

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Hold out hope means to keep believing that something good will happen, even if it feels unlikely. Examples: 1- I held out hope that my lost passport would turn up—and it did 2- I held out hope that my lost passport would turn up—and it did

Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Homebound  means unable to leave home regularly, usually because of age, illness, injury, or disability. It’s often used when someone stays at home most of the time and may even need care or support there. Examples: 1- After the accident, he was homebound for nearly two months whil...