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Speak Better English with Harry
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 462
Dec 20, 2023
Learn advanced English idioms for celebrating and having a good time. Explore expressions like 'to push the boat out' and 'paint the town red'. Discover idiomatic phrases for enjoying events and making the most of specific time periods. Understand the meanings and usage of 'to kill the fatted calf', 'have a whale of a time', and 'put the flags out'. Improve your English fluency and sound more natural in daily conversations.
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- Idioms for celebrating emphasize the idea of commemorating in a special way.
- To truly celebrate and enjoy something, people often dedicate an entire day or weekend to it.
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Push the Boat Out
When celebrating, sometimes it's worth going the extra mile or doing something different than usual. For example, instead of going to their usual pizza place on a Friday, someone suggests going to a fancy restaurant in town. This idiom emphasizes the idea of celebrating in a special way.
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