The Vocab Man - Fluent Vocabulary

Martin Johnston's favorite word is "to smooch". It's a funny verb and I like it too. Visit Martin's website rocknrollenglish.com and tune in into his great English learning Podcasts. Let's Rock N'Roll, baby!Rock N'Roll Bible Full interview here: Episode 128 of My Fluent Podcast

To Be Off The Hook explained. Full Interview with Eugeniu AKA Lingo Junkie:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JnvSgTkM4PNGR8rCyCwuQ?si=Yzcc2mjCTMeou8vOpZGj0ALingo Junkie - YouTube

In this episode, Stephanie Fuccio from the Geopats Podcast discusses the various meanings and uses of the word "chip." She highlights its different forms as a noun, a verb, and even as a name in some cases. Focusing on the verb form, she introduces the phrase "to chip away at," explaining that it involves gradually breaking off small pieces of something large until the task is completed. Stephanie provides examples of how this phrase can be applied to physical and mental tasks, emphasizing its versatility. She concludes with a lighthearted note, acknowledging the listeners' dedication to learning English phrases by chipping away at them.STEPHANI'S Podcast: Geopats: cultural isolation ends here on Apple PodcastsMusic:Scott Holmes Music - Stomps and Claps - Free Music Archive Stomps and Claps by Scott Holmes Music is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International LicenseFreesound - "Retro Funk 20.03.2022 1714.m4a" by sonically_soundAttribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License

We explain the idiom" living under a rock".You have been living under a rock if you didn't know The Vocab Man. (I'm just kidding)More examples:JAMES, an enthusiastic pop culture fanatic, sits on the couch, surrounded by posters and action figures. EMILY, his friend, enters the room, holding a tablet.EMILYHey, James! Have you heard about that new superhero movie?JAMES(looking perplexed)What superhero movie?EMILY(confused)Are you living under a rock? It's been all over the news and social media for weeks!JAMES(defensively)Hey, I'm not living under a rock. I just haven't had time to catch up on the latest news.EMILY(raising an eyebrow)Sure, James. Just like when you didn't know who won the World Cup last year?JAMES(smirking)Okay, that time I might have been living under a rock. But not this time!EMILY(laughing)Alright, I'll fill you in. It's about a group of superheroes saving the world from an alien invasion.JAMES(excited)Wow! That sounds awesome! I need to get out from under this rock more often!They both share a laugh as James grabs the tablet to catch up on the superhero movie buzz.

The phrase/quesion "What's it to you" explained with examples."What's it to you?" is an idiom often used in spoken English to express annoyance or to question why someone is interested or concerned about a particular matter. It can have different nuances depending on the context and tone of the speaker. Here's a breakdown of the phrase:"What's": This is a contraction of "What is." It introduces a question or inquiry."it": Refers to the subject or topic under discussion or consideration. In this case, it represents the matter the speaker is referring to."to you": Indicates that the speaker is questioning the other person's involvement or interest in the matter. It suggests that the person being addressed doesn't have a legitimate reason to be concerned about it or that their concern is unwanted.

To Have A Thick Skin explained with Examples.

Today, we discuss the phrase "I am game" and give a few examples and synonyms. Pioneers of The Continuum (Podcast for English Learners)https://open.spotify.com/show/5THJiTVCQO1ICPtPoBvs3r?si=3e13715d6d1f46da

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Without Any Futher Ado explained.Check out the fantastic English learning podcast: Luke's English Podcast.Shakespeare's Comedy is called "Much Ado About Nothing"Why we shouldn't say without any further ado?Stop saying ‘without further ado’ (and do this instead) (franticallyspeaking.com) https://franticallyspeaking.com/stop-saying-without-further-ado-and-do-this-instead/

Thank you Intan for being the guest host today and explaining the expression "To Jog Someone's Memory"!If you want to be part of the Vocab Man, send me an E-Mail to MyFluentPodcast@gmail.com Cheers and happy learning, your Daniel.

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It slipped my mind explained and with examples.Check out Maki's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H82RRO8q6LT28DBTecmeb?si=3efcb0275c0043aaWriter's Carvings Atelier

Bamboozle explained. On The Vocab Man we explore the English language in a practical and fun way. On this episode, we dive into the rarely-used word "bamboozle" and discover its meaning and usage. Join us as we explore how this word can come in handy in certain situations and learn how to use it correctly. Don't be caught off guard, tune in now and expand your vocabulary with us!

Let's learn the idiom to take something/someone by storm with a few real life examples.

In this episode, we explore the meaning and usage of the idiom "to pick one's brain". The expression refers to asking someone for information or advice, often with the intention of learning or gaining insights form their expertise or experience. Tune in to learn more abut this common English expression!myfluentpodcast@gmail.com

What does tickled pink mean? Should we use it? Today with special guest Stephanie Fuccio.Geopats Podcast:https://www.stephfuccio.com/geopats Meet your podcast editor:https://www.stephfuccio.com/meetyourpodcasteditorVocabulary:Tickled pink= very happy or amusedTo detail things= to obstruct the progress of frown on/upon phrasal verb= to disapprove of (something)Musci/soundsLaughterhttps://freesound.org/people/OBXJohn/sounds/242933/ This work is licensed under the Attribution 4.0 License.Level uphttps://freesound.org/people/rhodesmas/sounds/320657/This work is licensed under the Attribution 3.0 License.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xeLMP38KKY&t=1389sIntro music:https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/

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Your guess is as good as mine explained. To Wrap upHere is the link to the live stream (16 Useful English Expression with Daniel Goodson):https://youtu.be/xJnmVgCrCK0from La Mansion del Ingles

To have a hunch.

What is a wimp?`Word list:CGI: computer-generated imagery (special visual effects created using computer software):To branshid: wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.British English Listening Practice - English Go! Podcast - Gyudonhttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZTEyYjM1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/N2U0OTQyNWEtNjliNy00NzZhLThiM2QtMjMwMWFkY2M2M2Nh?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwj4j8rG6-T6AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQCg&hl=en-CHMy other podcast:My Fluent Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6APdy3hzv43flMEqLMceDY?si=4a5748a8ca3d4cbc