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Essential English and Idioms
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There are at least 15,000 idioms in English. Idioms and other common phrases are essential to becoming a fluent speaker. Essential English - Idioms and Phrases is your UA-cam dictionary of English idioms, expressions, & vocabulary. It's also your most accurate source! Unlike other expressions, the meaning of an idiom is not always easy to tell based on the words used. Idioms mean something different than they appear to mean. Although native speakers of a language use the idioms use their idioms as everyday figures of speech without thinking, they are almost always figurative, not literal. Therefore, idioms can be very confusing when learning a new language. When possible, understanding how the idiom's origin or figurative allusion can help tremendously. Whether you are learning English as a Second Language (ESL) or you are just confused or curious about certain idioms, this channel, run by a native English speaker, is a great resource for these enigmatic expressions.
35 FULL Advanced Vocabulary LESSONS With Meanings, Sentences, and Explanation
in this video, I've put together a mega compilation of 35 full advanced English vocabulary lessons with the complete meanings, plenty of sentence examples, and lots of additional explanation and usage tips. I hope you find it useful to have all these lessons in one place. You can use the timestamps below to choose specific words, if you'd like. All these lessons can be found separately on the channel. Playlist link below.
Advanced Vocabulary Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLx7cbhF3PTnw7vNThHjgXaMB9Zm1nNb9x.html
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:53 Hyperbole
05:52 Mundane
07:28 Feasible
09:16 Caveat
12:13 Quibble
13:56 Abrupt
15:25 Flak
17:36 Alias
19:51 Dupe
21:55 Touchy
23:43 Bedlam
27:46 Agnostic
31:28 Boycott
34:20 Rash
35:55 Chide
38:25 Glum
39:40 Brazen
41:07 Fatuous
43:18 Glitch
44:28 Aficionado
45:37 Cheesy
47:51 Crabby
48:45 Faux pas
50:46 Histrionic
52:45 Maim
53:55 Ad hoc
55:35 Jaundice
57:27 Al fresco
59:49 Morass
1:01:19 Pejorative
1:02:43 Panglossian
1:04:46 Rapport
1:06:35 Rescind
1:08:05 Taciturn
Advanced Vocabulary Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLx7cbhF3PTnw7vNThHjgXaMB9Zm1nNb9x.html
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:53 Hyperbole
05:52 Mundane
07:28 Feasible
09:16 Caveat
12:13 Quibble
13:56 Abrupt
15:25 Flak
17:36 Alias
19:51 Dupe
21:55 Touchy
23:43 Bedlam
27:46 Agnostic
31:28 Boycott
34:20 Rash
35:55 Chide
38:25 Glum
39:40 Brazen
41:07 Fatuous
43:18 Glitch
44:28 Aficionado
45:37 Cheesy
47:51 Crabby
48:45 Faux pas
50:46 Histrionic
52:45 Maim
53:55 Ad hoc
55:35 Jaundice
57:27 Al fresco
59:49 Morass
1:01:19 Pejorative
1:02:43 Panglossian
1:04:46 Rapport
1:06:35 Rescind
1:08:05 Taciturn
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This is a really great idiom!
First post best post. The Fonz. This video needs attention. Better late then never.
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Such an underrated video
I might assume that the origin of this phrase was from the cartoon character "Popeye" where he opens up a can of spinach then proceeds to kick some butt, way above his weight class.
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Thanks a lot for this nice explanation. Could you please present a video about origin of LET'S CALL IT A DAY/ NIGHT . In Russian we don't say so.
I do have a video for the idiom 'call it a day' but there is no voice in the video. ua-cam.com/video/F27PtnGpcvM/v-deo.htmlsi=9pamP-Hx2-UhVHKr It does present a complete explanation. Keep in mind that 'Call it a Day' is the core idiom and can be used in different ways, for example I think its time to call it a day. I'm going to call it a day. What do you say we call it a day. And, of course, 'let's call it a day' is very common.
I believe that the saying goes back to the times of Peter and Paul and I intuitively believe that it was a term being used for the slight of hand and dishonest cunning intentions of betrayal from Paul in relation to Peter
Sounds like Oklahoma about being someone from another state with different political and spiritual beliefs
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I have a feeling THAT Donald Trump will win the American elections.
Great explanation... I loved it
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"Everyone told you you shouldn't trust in him, it was no secret that he was in prison for years for killing someone out of jealousy. YOU'VE MADE YOUR BED NOW HAVE TO LIE IN IT." Thanks xD
The best way I found to get a SECOND WIND when I realize I'm tired is by taking a 20 min nap, I wake up completely renewed! Thanks for the video xD
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"You have been secretly getting money out of the family vault to buy videogames? I'm gonna TURN THE BLIND EYE this time, but never do this again or you're screwed!" Thanks for the video xD
✅️ Note: it's always 'turn A blind eye.'
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"Dude, you should really BE MORE ON THE BALL, she low-key gives out some hints that she likes you." "If you WERE ON THE BALL, this wouldn’t have happened." "I see a lot of potential in you, John, that's why I'm a little rough on you, because I know you HAS A LOT ON THE BALL." "The tests show your students HAVE MUCH ON THE BALL, congrats!" Thanks for the video!! 😁
Your explanation is correct, but I believe your derivation is in error. In 1891 there was a head-on train wreck that killed nearly a dozen people. During the subsequent investigation it was discovered that one of the trainmen's watches was off by 5 minutes. The railroad called in a prominent Cleveland, OH jeweler who had made quite a name for himself by using the latest technical innovations in horology. That man was Webb C. Ball. Ball set up a system that demanded every trainman to use a watch capable of accuracy in the (as I understand it) an astounding 3 seconds per week. Only watches and clocks that could meet that strict standard would be allowed on railroad property. The plan was a tremendous success. Other railroads took notice and decided to copy Ball's system. It was the difference between knowing the approximate time, and the exact time. As other railroads adopted Ball's list of acceptable watches and schedule of maintenance checkups, those trainmen were said to be "on the Ball". That is, being "on board" with the latest, greatest technical innovations. More information can be had at the Ball Watch Company history page.... www.ballwatch.com/global/en/company/history.html In horology circles, many collectors can supply you with images of Ball watches and clocks for your video. You might also contact the NAWCC Museum staff in Columbia, PA. Hope this helps.
That is one of the stories, yes. I was never able to find any specific examples of this phrase being used in a widespread way and referencing the railroad. Since making this video I've found the idiom predates the early 1900s and 1891 so I still think baseball is the most likely origin. All the examples of the phrase being used in a more specific sense are in regards to baseball. I doubt that the railroad watch is the correct origin and that is why I didn't include it.
"He bought them FAIR AND SQUARE, Trudy. Ain't our fault if he's STRUNG OUT." - Fallout 4 Thank you!!
"My daughter has a CHIP ON HER SHOULDER because I bought a new cellphone for her younger brother, but she's not taking into account the many things I did to her before like I paid all her driving license and college payment, that was definitely not cheap." Thank you!!
Great! Some corrections: 'did for her'
"I hate when your cousin's family come here... I mean, I like them, but they don't know how to raise a child properly, his 6 years old boy is pampered and ACTS UP all the time, regardless of where they are." "I was super excited when my pen drive had been delivered, but after 5 minutes using it I realized it was ACTING UP and getting really slow to transfer all the archives." "I itched that WART on my knee so much that it got infected and now it's ACTING UP." Thank you!!
Fantastic job! Corrections: 'cousin's family comes here' Also, you do not have to pluralize year in 6 year old when it is being used as an adjective in front of the person. So: "He is a 6 year old boy." "That boy is 6 years old." Also probably no need to use the past perfect in 'my pen drive had been delivered.' A native speaker would just say 'when my pen drive was delivered.'
@@EssentialEnglishIdioms Your corrections helps me a lot, thanks xD I'll keep them in mind.
@@evertonoliveira7568 My pleasure! I hesitate to do it because people don't always want corrections but you seem so dedicated to studying that I thought you would find it helpful.
@@EssentialEnglishIdioms Kinda ironic someone who's using a channel for learning English not wanting to be corrected, right? Mistakes and corrections are a crucial part in the learning process. Anyways, thanks for the compliment! Keep up with your good work and I hope you can thrive here with this channel 😀
So is "Cardinal Jaime Sin" one too he did not do any cardinal sin
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"After three days, the content surrounding that singer's death HAD RUN ITS COURSE." Thank you!!
That's pretty much dark and tragic!! "You tried to circumvent the law and has managed to embezzle the money that was destined to children who are undergoing cancer, it's time to PAY THE PIPER!" Thanks!!
Great! Some minor corrections: 'destined for children' children who are undergoing cancer treatment' or 'children who are 'suffering from cancer' or 'children who have cancer'
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Is it the same as blow one's socks off?
It can mean the same, yes but 'blow one's mind' is more general and describes anything that is shocking, amazing, etc. To blow/knock one's socks off is used to mean that something that will impress you or affect you greatly. The big difference is that 'blow/knock one's socks off' is used to describe how something WILL affect a person: "This movie will knock your socks off." "That movie blew my mind." We wouldn't normally say 'that movie knocked my socks off.' Many times, they could be used interchangeably, though!
@@EssentialEnglishIdioms now I got it . Thanks a lot
@@emanmahmoud9439 Oh, just to be clear you can use 'blow one's mind' in future tense as in 'this movie will blow your mind.'
"I'm NOT A SPRING CHICKEN anymore, so I'll be counting on you two to get this job done." Thank you!!
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