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if the PHRASE fits Brian Foden
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An entertaining podcast about the meanings and origins of famous English idioms, proverbs, and other phrases. It's a show for both native English speakers who love the language and upper-intermediate to advanced ESL learners who want to build their vocabulary.
Hope you like it! If you do, please consider following. Episodes released weekly. Also, downloading episodes is convenient for future listenings, especially if you're a language learner. To suggest a phrase or make a comment, please contact me at ifthephrasefits@gmail.com.
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Special Announcement
This isn't exactly an episode. It's really an announcement. First, I'd like to let you know I'll be starting a YouTube version of if the PHRASE fits. It's the same concept and name, but with graphics! Hope you enjoy it. Second, in order to develop the YouTube channel, I'm stepping back from writing and producing the audio podcast. All the podcasts will still be available if you'd like to review any of the previous 52 episodes. Thanks for your support over the last year!
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New(ish) Slangs: if the PHRASE fits
Do you know what "Situationship" means? Maybe you're in one and don't even know it. You might know "Phubbing" and "Woke", but do you know their origin stories? Find out in this episode of this entertaining podcast.
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Accepting the Negative
Life isn't all a bowl of cherries. Sometimes, things don't go your way. In this episode, I look at 3 expressions people use to console themselves or others when failure occurs: That's life; There's no use crying over spilt milk, and You can't win 'em all.
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Famous Misquotes: Idioms & Proverbs Different from the Original Expressions
On this episode, find out how the following misquotes were originally stated: We're not in Kansas anymore; Houston, we have a problem, and Money is the root of all evil.
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More Expressions to Describe People
In this podcast episode about expressions based on people's habits and behavior, learn the interesting origins of Night owl, Early bird, and Tightwad.
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The Beauty of it all: Expressions about Beauty
In this episode, I take a look at 3 famous expressions about physical appearance: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; Beauty is only skin deep, and Eye candy. Find out about the fascinating history and origins of these idiomatic terms.