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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.
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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.
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