English Vocabulary Help cover image

Avoid these awkward idioms and use these natural phrases instead

English Vocabulary Help

00:00

How to Speak English to Younger People

Do not say let's paint the town red. Do not use this idiom English speakers do not use this. If you want to describe something as funny just say oh my goodness you are a comedian. Another phrase that I would not use here is to say someone is a hoot. This is something that a really old person would say and I've never heard someone under the age of 60 use this phrase so if you're older go ahead and say it's a hoots.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app