Speak Better English with Harry Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 564
Dec 3, 2025
Dive into a musical journey through English idioms! Discover what it means to 'blow your own trumpet' and how to use 'for a song' when hunting for bargains. Learn how something can 'ring a bell' or why your repetitive friend sounds 'like a broken record.' Get insights on 'playing second fiddle' in life and how to 'play it by ear' when making decisions. Plus, hear about 'fine tuning' and why some news is 'music to someone's ears.' Uncover these expressions to sound more fluent and confident!
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Speak Up About Your Achievements
- Do mention your own achievements if nobody else will praise you; sometimes you must "blow your own trumpet."
- Use modest boasting strategically to ensure others know your capabilities.
Describe A Bargain Concisely
- Try to use "for a song" when something is sold at a very low price.
- Mention reasons like end-of-line or secondhand bargains to justify the low cost.
Signal Partial Recognition
- Use "ring a bell" to express a vague memory triggered by a name or face.
- The phrase signals recognition without full recall of details.