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Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Zone out means to lose focus or become mentally distracted, often without realizing it. Examples: 1- Famous musician Ed Sheeran admitted he sometimes zones out during interviews when the questions get repetitive! 2- My friend was telling me all about his stamp collection, and I just zoned out, imagining what was for d...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 I Implement: means to put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect. In simpler terms, it means to carry out a plan or make something happen. Examples: 1- The school decided to implement a new dress code after students showed up in pajamas for a whole week. Now, the students have to come dressed for success instead o...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Laze around means to relax and be lazy, doing very little activity. Examples: 1-  Ryan Reynolds joked that his perfect vacation would be lazing around on the beach with no schedules or commitments. 2-  Instead of helping with the chores, Mike decided to laze around in his pajamas all day, binge-watching cat videos—an...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Turn down: means to refuse or reject something, like an offer or invitation. Examples: 1- Famous actor Leonardo DiCaprio once turned down the role of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars . Imagine how different the movie would have been! 2- Tim turned down a chance to join his friends on a camping trip by saying, "I’m m...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Blow a fuse means to become extremely angry or lose your temper suddenly. Examples: 1- Actor Christian Bale famously blew a fuse on a movie set when someone walked through his scene, making headlines for his explosive outburst. 2- My cat completely blew a fuse when I tried to give her a bath, scratching me and running...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 See off  means to go with someone to the place they are departing from, like an airport or station, to say goodbye. It’s a way to show support or care when someone is leaving Examples: 1- When Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid, thousands of fans gathered to see him off and wish him the best for his new club.   2-  I...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 means something that is overpriced or not worth the money. It’s often used to describe a bad deal. Examples: 1- Leonardo DiCaprio once bought a limited edition watch for $10,000, but when it broke within days, he felt it was a huge rip-off. 2- Lucy thought she was getting a massage at a spa, but it turned out to be fi...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Give in means to stop resisting or fighting against something, usually because the pressure is too much. It means to surrender or agree to something after initially resisting it. Examples: 1- In a famous moment, Steve Jobs never gave in when people doubted the success of the iPhone, and it became revolutionary. 2- Aft...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Bring up means to mention or introduce a topic in conversation. Examples: 1- During an interview, Oprah brought up the struggles she faced in her early career, inspiring millions of viewers. At a party, my friend brought up the time I accidentally wore mismatched shoes to a wedding, and now everyone won’t let me forg...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Get out of hand means something becomes uncontrollable or chaotic. Examples: 1-  The celebrity’s social media post went viral, and things got out of hand as thousands of comments flooded in overnight.   2-  Sarah’s idea to bake a simple birthday cake got out of hand when she accidentally started a kitchen fire!  

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Milestone refers to an important event or achievement that marks progress in a project or activity. Examples: 1- When Taylor Swift sold out stadiums on her tour, it was a major milestone in her career, showing just how far she’s come as an artist. 2- After months of practice, Jake finally cooked a perfect Thanksgiving...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Foresee  means to predict or anticipate something that will happen in the future based on available information. Examples: 1-  Elon Musk is known for his ability to foresee future technological trends, like the growing importance of electric vehicles and space travel. 2- Mike didn’t foresee that his "quick nap&q...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Drag on means to continue for longer than necessary, often becoming boring or tiresome. Examples: 1-  When the famous actor was asked about his personal life in an interview, he gave such a long-winded answer that it dragged on and on, boring everyone watching. 2- At the birthday party, the kids' magic show dragg...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Play it by ear means to handle a situation without a plan, making decisions based on what happens in the moment. Examples: 1- Since we weren't sure what the weather would be like, we decided to play the picnic by ear. 2- The band didn’t rehearse, so they just played it by ear during the concert and still sounded...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Top notch means something of the highest quality or excellent standard. Once again, it means excellent or first-class. Examples: 1- The chef's top-notch skills earned the restaurant a Michelin star. 2- After hours of effort, Sam finally put together a top-notch sandwich—only to drop it on the floor two seconds la...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Abolish means to officially put an end to something, like a law, system, or practice. Examples: 1- Slavery was abolished in many countries long ago because it was wrong. 2- Many countries aim to abolish the death penalty. This means that several nations want to permanently end the practice of executing people as a for...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Give someone the cold shoulder means to deliberately ignore or be unfriendly toward someone, usually as a way of showing disapproval or anger. It means to ignore someone or be unfriendly toward them on purpose. Examples: 1- At the award ceremony, the actor gave the reporters the cold shoulder, refusing to answer any q...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Call it a day: means to stop working or stop doing something, especially when you’ve done enough or are ready to rest. Examples: 1- The band had been practicing their new songs all night, and after the drummer accidentally fell asleep mid-song, they decided to call it a day and head to the nearest pizza place. 2- Afte...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Binge means to do something in excess, usually in a short period of time. You can binge on food, shows, or even activities, and it often implies overdoing it. Examples: 1- After finding a new TV series, Sarah decided to binge all six seasons over the weekend without taking a break. 2- During the holidays, many people...

Send us Fan Mail To nail it means to do something perfectly or achieve success in a particular task or activity. It means to do something really well or perfectly. Examples: 1-  After rehearsing his proposal speech, he nailed it, and she said yes! 2-   I thought I nailed it by attempting to impress my friends with my dance moves at the party, but I ended up tripping over my own feet and knocking o...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Learn the ropes: means to understand how things work in a particular situation or job. It suggests that someone has the knowledge and experience needed to handle tasks effectively. Examples: 1- Before starting the new job, I took a few days to learn the ropes so I wouldn’t feel lost on my first day. 2- When I tried to...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Spot on means exactly right or correct. It is used to describe something that perfectly meets expectations or standards, whether it’s an opinion, a performance, or even a dish. Examples: 1- The comedian’s take on relationships was spot on; everyone was laughing because it felt so true, especially when he joked about h...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Bold means showing courage and confidence. It describes someone who is willing to take risks and stand out, whether in their actions or appearance. For example, a bold person might speak up for what they believe in, even if it’s difficult. Additionally, "bold" can refer to something striking or eye-catching,...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Brush up on sth means to improve or refresh your knowledge or skill in something that you haven't practiced in a while. Once again, it means to refresh or improve your skills or knowledge in a specific area. Examples: 1- He said he’d brush up on his dancing before the wedding, but when we saw him on the dance fl...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 When pigs fly  is used to describe something that will never happen or is extremely unlikely to happen, often in a humorous way. Examples: 1- My friend said she’d give up online dating for good. She’s always on the apps, so that’ll happen when pigs fly! 2- Some people hope for a world where everyone gets along and all...