Word of the Day

His plan for starting his own business was just a pipe dream . Opening our own restaurant has long been a pipe dream . Many people still believe that traveling to Mars is just a pipe dream .   Music: Waltz Opus Posthume by Blue Dot Sessions

You’re the only person I’ve told outside of Peter. Outside of us, no one else came to the party. Outside of love, the best thing you can give a child is attention. Outside of the cost of my laundry, I have practically no expenses. Outside of some new shoes, I don't need any new clothing. Music: Delion by Blue Dot Sessions

She worked out regularly and managed to drop a dress size within a few months. Eating balanced meals helped him drop a dress size and improve his health. Many people aim to drop a dress size before special events like weddings or parties. Music: Slimheart by Blue Dot Sessions

Well, I think I’m gonna turn in. I think I’ll turn in early tonight. It's almost midnight, so it's time to turn in. Music: Heliotrope by Blue Dot Sessions

I don’t wanna leave her short-handed. Some hospitals are so short-handed that doctors have to work 20-hour shifts. We're actually a bit short-handed at the moment.

All his life he has lived off his father. She is still living off her parents. You can't just keep living off your brother—you need to get out there and find a job and a place of your own. You can't live off your uncle all your life! It's shameful to live off your parents at your age! Music: Secret Pocketbook by Blue Dot Sessions

A: " Are we still on for  lunch tomorrow?"  B: "Yep, I'll meet you at the restaurant at noon."   Are we still on for band practice this evening? Music: Beignet by Blue Dot Sessions

Let's go halfsies on a pizza. Who's down to  go halfsies  on a pepperoni pizza? You wanna go halfsies on the bill? You may need to  go halfsies  (or more) on the cost with your parents. Music: Stucco Grey by Blue Dot Sessions

A: "Kathy never pays attention in class." B: " You're one to talk ! Just today I saw you reading a magazine during the lecture."   A: "Those kids are no good." B: " You're one to talk , considering all the trouble you caused when you were young."   You’re one to talk . You misplace stuff all the time. Music: Pavement Hack by Blue Dot Sessions

We waited on that album for 6 months but it was mid!   Did you play that new game? Yeah, it was mid.   The PlayStation showcase was mid. After two years, it should have had more punch. —@BRAP_Podcast, on Twitter Music: Silver Lanyard by Blue Dot Sessions

He sat in a chair munching his toast. She munched on an apple. I  munched my way through  a huge bowl of cereal.   Music : Blue Dot Sessions

I don’t know what makes him tick .     I’ve never been able to understand what makes him  tick . I’ve never really understood what makes her tick . I've always wondered what makes people like that tick .   Music: Sage the Hunter by <a href="https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/208302">Blue Dot Sessions</a>

This episode's Examples: Dibs on that last slice of pizza! I call dibs on the front seat. I called shotgun , so I get to ride in the front seat on the way to the game. I'll call shotgun for our morning carpool. It's the best way to avoid feeling car sick in the back.

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for March 19. National Corn Dog Day Today’s word is bone. bone /bəʊn $ boʊn/ (noun) not have a bad​/​jealous etc bone in your body idiom There's no way he lied to you—he doesn't have a dishonest bone in his body. Whatever Mr. Tourner says to you do not do business with him. There’s not an honest bone in his body. to the bone idiom : very much We were...

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for March 12. National Plant a Flower Day Today’s word is top. top /tɑːp/ tops adverb : at the very most It will cost $50, tops. It takes me 15 minutes tops to do the dishes. over-the-top adjective : extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous I thought the decorations were way (= very) over the top. It’s a bit over-the-top to call him a fascis...

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for March 5. Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day Today’s word is run. run /rʌn/ take a run at idiom US, informal : to attempt to do or solve (something) "I can't solve this math problem." "Let me take a run at it." run a risk idiom : to do something that may result in loss, failure, etc. You're running a risk by crossing the street without l...

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for February 25. National Carpe Diem Day Today’s word is find. find /faɪnd/ find one's feet idiom : to start to be comfortable in a new situation : to begin to be confident or successful They quickly found their feet in their adopted country. I was away for a long time, so it will take me a while to find my feet again. find fault with somebody/someth...

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for February 19. International Tug of War Day Today’s word is hat. hat /hæt/ hat in hand adverb in an attitude of respectful humility have to go hat in hand to apologize he was forced to apologize hat in hand for the offensive comment Having to go to the Copyright Office every three years, hat in hand, to ask for permission to simply fix our stuff is...

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for February 8. Laugh And Get Rich Day Today’s word is question. question /ˈkwestʃən/ out of the question idiom : not possible or allowed Asking my father for money was completely out of the question. Wearing a stained blouse to dinner was out of the question. A trip to New Zealand is out of the question this year. a question of idiom —used to say th...

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for February 5. World Nutella Day Today’s word is map. map /mæp/ put (something or someone) on the map idiom : to make (a place, a person, etc.) famous or well-known The story has put our little town on the map. The success of his first album really put him on the map in the music industry. wipe (someone or something) off the map idiom to completely...

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for February 2. National Groundhog Day Today’s word is fire. fire /faɪə $ faɪr/ fire-sale adjective heavily discounted fire-sale prices “For example, while it was in the interest of mortgage lenders to keep families in their homes (in an already depressed market, foreclosed homes sold at fire-sale prices, resulting in big losses for the lender), mort...

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for January 31. National Bubble Wrap Day Today’s word is fit. fit /fɪt/ fill the bill or fit the bill idiom to be exactly what is needed : be suitable We finally found an apartment that filled the bill. This car fits the bill perfectly. It’s cheap and gets good mileage. If you fit the bill, send a CV to Rebecca Rees. throw a fit idiom variants: or ha...

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for January 30. National Croissant Day Today’s word is side. side /saɪd/ a thorn in the/someone's flesh/side idiom : a person or thing that repeatedly annoys someone or something or causes problems He's been a thorn in my side for years. Money problems have been a thorn in our side since the day we got married. Health inspectors are a thorn in the si...

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for January 29. Curmudgeons Day Today’s word is yard. yard /jɑːd $ jɑːrd/ the whole nine yards idiom INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN everything possible or available When I was little, my family always had lots of pets - dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, rabbits - the whole nine yards. The weather was terrible but I wanted to go the whole nine yards and get to the...

You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for January 27. National Chocolate Cake Day Today’s word is brain. brain /breɪn/ no-brainer noun \ˈnō-ˈbrā-nər \ something that requires a minimum of thought The decision was a complete no-brainer. Joining the savings plan is a no-brainer. Just do it. on the brain idiom informal always in one's thoughts I've had pizza on the brain all day. He's got s...