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The English We Speak: Dip your toe into

Jul 16, 2024
Listeners are taken through the concept of 'dipping your toe into' new experiences, with Feifei sharing her painting course journey. The podcast explores the cautious approach to starting fresh activities, highlighting examples like trying out ballet or career changes.
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Quick takeaways

  • 'Dipping your toe in' implies cautiously testing new activities, like hobbies.
  • 'Dipping your toe into the water' signifies evaluating and adapting to new experiences.

Deep dives

Starting Slowly with New Activities

Many people hesitate to fully engage in new activities and prefer to start slowly by 'dipping their toe in.' This expression signifies gradually beginning something to test if it is enjoyable or viable, as illustrated by individuals trying different hobbies like cycling and tap dancing.

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