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Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Get cold feet means to become nervous or hesitant about doing something you have planned, usually at the last minute. Examples: 1- The coach picked him to take the final penalty kick, but he got cold feet and asked someone else to take it. 2- Emily was excited about the wedding, but she got cold feet and called it off...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Meticulous means paying extremely careful attention to detail, being precise, and ensuring that every part of something is perfect or done correctly. Examples: 1- Chef Tony is so meticulous that he weighs every ingredient. When asked for a pinch of salt, he pulls out a calculator. His friends joke he should have a sho...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Caught off guard means being surprised by something unexpected, often when you're not prepared for it. Examples: 1- In September 2024, South Africa was caught off guard by a rare snowstorm during spring. 2-  I was caught off guard when my teacher announced a surprise quiz at the beginning of class.

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Laser-focused  means intense concentration or attention on a specific task, goal, or topic, with no distractions. It’s like having a laser beam aimed directly at your target. In simple words, Laser-focused means giving all your attention to one thing and not letting anything distract you. Examples: 1-  Stephen Hawking...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 To go the extra mile means to make an additional effort beyond what is expected or required in order to achieve something or help someone. It means to try harder than needed to help or do something well. Examples: 1- In her campaign, the candidate went the extra mile by personally visiting every neighborhood to connec...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Unprecedented describes something that has never happened before or has no previous example to follow. It means Something that has never happened before, or is happening for the first time. Examples: 1-  NASA’s unprecedented mission to land humans on Mars is set to take place in the next decade, marking the first time...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 To be on the fence is used when someone is undecided about something and cannot make a decision. They are torn between two or more choices and haven’t committed to any option. Examples: 1- Taylor Swift was on the fence about endorsing a political candidate. She didn’t want to alienate her fans, but she also felt it wa...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 To have a knack for sth: means to have a natural talent or skill in doing something, often without much effort. It means To be naturally good at doing something, often without trying very hard. Examples: 1- Oprah Winfrey has a knack for interviewing guests. She asks the right questions that make her guests feel comfor...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Absent-minded: someone who is absent-minded often forgets things or gets easily distracted because they are thinking about something else. Examples: 1- Albert Einstein was famously absent-minded; he once forgot where he lived and had to ask someone for his own address! 2- The absent-minded doctor forgot to check the...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Under the weather means feeling slightly ill or unwell. It’s often used when someone has a mild sickness, like a cold or headache, and isn’t feeling their best. It means feeling slightly sick or unwell. Examples: 1- Joe Biden canceled a White House briefing because he was under the weather, but his team assured the p...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Inevitable means something that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided or prevented. It means something that will definitely happen and cannot be stopped. Examples: 1- As soon as they released the iPhone 16, it was inevitable that tech enthusiasts would line up outside the Apple Store, eager to get their hands on...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Self-made A self-made person is someone who has achieved success or wealth through their own efforts, without any outside help, such as family connections or inherited money. Examples: 1- Cristiano Ronaldo is a self-made football star who rose from a challenging background in Portugal to become one of the greatest ath...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 To have itchy feet means feeling a strong desire to travel or move to a new place because you're bored or restless staying in one place for too long or it might be the urge to leave where you are and go somewhere new, often because you want adventure or a change of scenery. Examples: 1- David Attenborough, a famo...

Send us Fan Mail The link to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 On the same page  means to be in agreement or to have a shared understanding with someone, especially when working together or discussing a topic. Examples: 1- My friends and I tried to plan a surprise party, but we weren’t on the same page about the date, so half of us showed up on the wrong day! 2- During the UN meeting...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Beat around the bush means to avoid talking directly about a subject, often because it's uncomfortable or difficult. Instead of addressing the main point, a person talks about other things. Examples: 1- When my friend was asked if she’d tried the new exercise class, she beat around the bush by talking about how s...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Face the music means to confront or deal with the consequences of one’s actions, especially when they are unpleasant or difficult. Examples: 1- Will Smith faced the music after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, dealing with public criticism and a temporary ban from the Academy Awards. 2- Emma tried to do a TikTok dan...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Underestimate To think that someone or something is weaker, less important, smaller, or less capable than they really are. Examples: 1- Early in her career, Merkel was often underestimated by male politicians, but she became one of the most influential leaders in Europe during her time as German Chancellor. 2- I under...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 To be a character A character is someone with a strong, unusual, or interesting personality that makes them stand out and be memorable. They often do or say things that are unique.  Examples: 1- Winston Churchill was a character in British history, known for his witty speeches, love of cigars, and bulldog-like determi...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Puppy Love  is the kind of love many experiences for the first time during their youth, often during their teenage years. Examples: 1- Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez began dating as teenagers, and their relationship was often called puppy love by the media. 2- He declared his undying love by sending his crush a mounta...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 In the same boat To be in the same situation as someone else, especially when it is a challenging or difficult one. Examples: 1- My coworker and I were in the same boat when we both showed up late to the meeting—awkwardly trying to sneak in without anyone noticing. 2- During the Oscars, even Meryl Streep was in the sa...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Reluctant means not wanting to do something or feeling hesitant or unsure about doing it. Examples: 1- Walt Disney was initially reluctant to use sound in animation, unsure if audiences would appreciate the change. 2- Joe was so reluctant to clean his room that he tried to convince his cat to do it, claiming it was &a...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Bite the bullet means to do something difficult or unpleasant that you have been avoiding, but which is necessary or unavoidable. Examples: 1- I hate going to the dentist, but I had to bite the bullet and get that root canal done before it got worse. 2- I bit the bullet and tried to assemble IKEA furniture without the...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Laid-back means being relaxed, easy-going, and not easily stressed or worried. A laid-back person stays calm in most situations and doesn't let things bother them. Examples: 1- Mark is so laid-back that when his cat knocked over a glass of water onto his laptop, he just smiled and said, "Guess the universe w...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 A creature of habit  is someone who likes doing the same things over and over again and follows the same routine every day. They don’t like change and prefer things to stay the same. Examples: 1- Steve Jobs was a creature of habit, wearing his iconic black turtleneck and jeans combination every day, a deliberate choic...

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Go-getter  is someone who works hard, is determined, and goes after their goals to succeed. Examples: 1- My friend John is a real go-getter; he worked two jobs while studying just to achieve his dream of becoming a doctor. 2- In today’s world, many young entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley are go-getters, building tech st...