Speak Better English with Harry Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 540
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Jun 18, 2025 Discover common English idioms that can enhance your day-to-day conversations. Learn expressions that help you navigate economic challenges, like 'keep the wolf from the door.' These idiomatic phrases are designed to improve fluency and boost your confidence in both work and casual settings. Perfect for intermediate and advanced learners, this discussion offers practical insights to sound more natural while communicating.
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Keep the Wolf From the Door
- To "keep the wolf from the door" means to do just enough to survive financially during hard times.
- You must cut back and make resources last longer to avoid financial hardship.
Personal Anecdote: Holding The Baby
- Harry shared that when his siblings moved away, he was left holding the baby to take care of their parents.
- This illustrated "being left holding the baby" as taking final responsibility unexpectedly.
Living Hand to Mouth Insight
- "Living from hand to mouth" means having just enough money for essentials with no spare for luxuries.
- It highlights the difficulty in budgeting during times of inflation or financial strain.