Speak Better English with Harry

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 451

Oct 4, 2023

Learn advanced English idioms to sound better. Discuss idiomatic expressions for difficult situations. Delve into the metaphorical meaning of 'having one's back to the wall'. Explore idioms like 'catch 22' and 'vicious circle'. Learn problem-solving idioms and practice using them.

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When you are at your wits end, it means you have exhausted all options and can't find a solution to a problem or difficulty.

Grasping at straws refers to hoping for something, anything, that will help you resolve a problem or difficulty.

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Being at Your Wits End

When you are at your wits end, you have tried everything and don't know what to do. It's a point of extreme frustration and confusion. Being at your wits end means you have exhausted all options and can't find a solution to a problem or difficulty. It's like feeling stuck, running in circles with no clear way out. This can happen, for example, when you have financial problems and have approached various sources for help, but none have been able to assist you.

Introduction

4min

Idiomatic Expressions for Difficult Situations

4min

Dealing with Difficult Situations

2min

Exploring Idioms: Catch 22, Can of Worms, Vicious Circle, and Think on Your Feet

4min

Idioms for problem-solving and difficult situations

3min

Learn some special English phrases to make you sound better! In this lesson, you'll learn advanced English idioms that can help improve your speaking and make you better at English. Learn to talk about problems and difficulties in informal English. By the end of this lesson, you'll know more English phrases, and you'll be able to use them in your daily conversations and speak more like a native speaker.

I'll teach you the meaning, and tell you how the idioms are used in context. If you're trying to get better at English, maybe for tests like IELTS, CAE, or TOEFL, or just to speak more like a native speaker with confidence, this lesson will help you improve your English skills.

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