Speak Better English with Harry

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 491

Jul 10, 2024

Harry, an English language expert, discusses expressive English idioms related to happiness and sadness. Learn idioms like 'walking on air' and 'thrilled to bits' for joy, and 'out of sorts' for sadness. Discover how idioms can convey emotions effectively in various contexts.

12:34

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Using idioms such as 'on cloud nine' enhances emotional expression.

Incorporating phrases like 'with a heavy heart' adds depth to conversations.

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Idioms of Happiness

Exploring idioms related to happiness, the podcast discusses expressions like 'on cloud nine,' which signifies extreme happiness when achieving something significant. 'Walking on air' illustrates feeling light and joyful, such as when experiencing unexpected positive events. 'Thrilled to bits' captures the excitement from pleasant surprises, like receiving unexpected invitations. 'Over the moon' conveys profound joy over accomplishments or fortunate events. 'Tickled pink' reflects being extremely happy or excited due to pleasant surprises or memorable moments.

Intro

2min

Exploring Idioms of Happiness and Sadness

4min

Explaining Emotions through Idioms and Expressions

6min

In this episode, we explore some of the most expressive English idioms that will boost your vocabulary and help you sound more like a native speaker. By understanding and using these idioms correctly, you'll be able to express emotions and situations more clearly, making your conversations more engaging and natural.

This lesson is designed to help advanced English learners improve their speaking and understanding skills, with practical examples and explanations. Whether you’re preparing for a proficiency exam (IELTS, CAE, TOEFL), aiming to improve your business communication, or simply looking to improve your speaking skills, this lesson is full of valuable tips that will help you achieve your goals.

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