Learning English Conversations The English We Speak: Make a rod for your own back
Feb 3, 2025
Discover the intriguing phrase 'make a rod for your own back' and its origins. Delve into how doing too much can lead to unexpected challenges in everyday life. Reflect on the consequences of well-meaning choices, like volunteering, and how they can create unforeseen issues. The discussion also hints at the darker sides of the wellness industry, prompting listeners to consider the impact of their decisions. It's a thought-provoking journey into the complexities of our actions!
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Making a Rod for Your Own Back
- "Making a rod for your own back" means doing something with future negative consequences.
- It's like creating your own problems.
The Tea Maker
- Feifei offered to make tea at work once.
- Now she's stuck making it every day.
Missed Lessons
- Someone missed Spanish lessons and now needs to study harder.
- This is another example of creating future problems for yourself.