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Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Have a spot for sth If you have a soft spot for something or someone, it means you have a special affection, love, or weakness for them—sometimes without even knowing why Examples: 1- I have a soft spot for 90s cartoons because they remind me of my childhood. 2- My grandpa is super strict, but he has a soft spot for m...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Weather the storm To weather the storm means to survive a difficult situation and come out stronger. Examples: 1- The company had to make tough decisions to weather the storm of the economic downturn. 2- She went through a tough breakup but eventually weathered the storm and moved on.

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Cheat death To cheat death means to narrowly escape dying or survive a very dangerous situation. Examples: 1- The firefighter cheated death when he barely escaped the burning building. 2- After surviving a plane crash, the passengers felt like they had cheated death.

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 In the blink of an eye means something happens extremely fast, almost instantly. Think about how quickly you blink—it takes less than a second!  Examples: 1- I looked away for just a second, and my dog stole my sandwich in the blink of an eye! 2- I just got paid yesterday, and now my bank account is empty in the blink...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Cut corners To "cut corners" means to do something in the easiest, fastest, or cheapest way—usually by skipping steps or ignoring quality. Examples: 1- The company cut corners by hiring fewer employees, but now customer service is terrible! 2- The contractor cut corners by using cheap paint, so the walls sta...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Jaw-dropping means extremely surprising, impressive, or shocking—so much that it makes you open your mouth in amazement! Examples: 1- I just saw the price of my dream vacation package—it’s jaw-droppingly expensive! 2- The world had a jaw-dropping reaction when humans first landed on the moon in 1969.

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Scrutinize To scrutinize something means to examine it very closely and carefully, especially to find mistakes or details. Examples: 1- Before buying a used car, I scrutinized every detail—the mileage, the engine, the tires—to make sure it was a good deal. 2- The investors scrutinized the company’s financial reports b...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Miss the boat  To miss the boat means to lose an opportunity by being too late or not paying attention. Examples: 1 - I should have applied for that job last week—I really missed the boat! 2- I forgot to register for the class, and now it's full. I totally missed the boat!

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Loose cannon A loose cannon is a person who is unpredictable, impulsive, and difficult to control. Examples: 1- The president’s advisor is a loose cannon—he often leaks information to the press without permission. 2- My uncle at family dinners is a loose cannon—he’ll say anything, even if it embarrasses everyone!

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Impetuous If someone is impetuous, they act quickly and without thinking carefully about the consequences. Examples: 1- A famous singer once deleted all their social media accounts after reading a few negative comments. Fans thought it was an impetuous move! 2- I made an impetuous decision to book a last-minute flight...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Busybody A busybody is a person who is too interested in other people’s lives and affairs, often in an annoying way. Examples: 1- My aunt always asks about my job, my salary, and even my love life. She’s such a busybody! 2- The paparazzi act like professional busybodies, constantly digging into celebrities’ private li...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Pain in the neck A pain in the neck is something or someone extremely annoying, frustrating, or difficult to deal with. Examples: 1- My internet keeps disconnecting during meetings—it’s such a pain in the neck! 2- My little brother asks me a million questions every time I try to watch a movie. He’s a pain in the neck,...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 First and foremost  is used to introduce the most important thing before talking about anything else. It’s a way to emphasize priority and what truly matters. Examples: 1- A good leader should have many qualities, but first and foremost, they need to be a good communicator. 2- When asked about his success, Cristiano R...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Hidden Gem A hidden gem is something valuable, rare, or special that is not immediately obvious. Examples: 1- Emily is the office’s hidden gem. She solves problems before anyone even notices them 2- That small café doesn’t look like much, but their food is amazing—it’s a hidden gem!

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript:  Slip up  To slip up means to make a small but costly mistake. Examples: 1- The accountant slipped up when calculating the taxes, leading to a major fine. 2- I slipped up and sent the wrong text to my boss instead of my friend!

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Cheer up If you tell someone to cheer up, you are encouraging them to feel happier or less sad. It’s a friendly and supportive phrase that we use when someone is feeling down. You can also cheer someone up, which means doing something nice to improve their mood. Examples: 1- When I failed my driving test, my brother t...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Sweep under carpet    If you sweep something under the carpet, it means you hide a problem instead of dealing with it. It’s used when people ignore uncomfortable truths or avoid discussing serious issues. Examples: 1- The company knew about the safety issues in their factory, but instead of fixing them, they swept the...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Out of the question If something is out of the question, it means it is not possible, completely unacceptable, or definitely not allowed. Examples: 1- The employees asked for an extra week of vacation, but the manager said it was out of the question. 2- I asked my friend if we could go skydiving this weekend. He’s ter...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Scapegoat   is a person who is unfairly blamed for a problem, even when others are responsible. Examples: 1- After the company’s sales dropped, instead of admitting their strategy failed, the managers made one employee the scapegoat and fired him. 2- I forgot to take the trash out, so I blamed my little brother. He be...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Once bitten, twice shy  means that when someone has had a bad experience, they are more cautious about similar situations in the future. Examples: 1- After buying a faulty car from a second-hand dealer, Matt only buys brand-new cars now. Once bitten, twice shy. 2- The company partnered with an unreliable supplier last...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 In a nutshell  means to summarize something in a short, simple, and concise way. It’s used when you want to quickly convey the most important details without too much explanation. Examples: 1- We had a three-hour meeting, but in a nutshell, the boss just told us to cut expenses. 2- When asked about his success, a famo...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Humble To be humble means to live simply without arrogance or showing off wealth, even if you have success or fame. Examples: 1- The scientist remained humble despite winning several prestigious awards. 2- He lives a humble life in a small town, even though he could afford much more.

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Tough Cookie refers to a person who is mentally or emotionally strong, resilient, and able to handle difficult situations without breaking down.  Examples: 1- My grandmother is a tough cookie. She raised five kids on her own and still manages to smile through every challenge. 2- Serena Williams is a tough cookie on th...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 is someone who spoils the fun by being negative, overly serious, or uninterested. It’s often used to describe people who bring down the mood in social situations. Examples: 1- We were all excited about karaoke night, but John was such a wet blanket, saying how embarrassing it was to sing in public. 2- During our brain...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Mind-bending describes something that is so complex, surprising, or difficult to understand that it feels like it twists or challenges your brain. Examples: 1- My friend tried to explain how cryptocurrency works, and it was so mind-bending that I gave up after five minutes. 2- Quantum mechanics is full of mind-bending...