Culips Everyday English Podcast
Catch Word #282 – Makes my skin crawl
Jan 31, 2025
Dive into the world of idioms that express intense disgust, like "can't stomach something" and "makes my skin crawl." The hosts share personal stories and highlight the emotional weight behind these expressions. They explore how arrogance and unpleasant behaviors can trigger these reactions, making social interactions tricky. There's also a discussion on the physical sensations linked to these phrases. Get ready to enrich your vocabulary with engaging anecdotes and relatable insights into fear and aversion!
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- The idiom 'can't stomach something' conveys a visceral reaction of strong aversion, illustrating intense dislike beyond mere distaste.
- The expression 'makes my skin crawl' captures feelings of discomfort or fear, often triggered by unsettling experiences or situations.
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Expressions of Strong Dislike
The podcast introduces two expressions commonly used to articulate intense dislike: "can't stomach something" and "makes my skin crawl." The first expression utilizes the verb form of 'stomach' to convey a strong aversion, illustrating how someone might physically react to something they find distasteful, such as a food they hate or a disturbing topic. An example shared is of one co-host's brother who couldn't stomach mashed potatoes, highlighting this personal aversion to certain foods. The idiomatic meaning extends beyond food, often describing strong emotional reactions toward various subjects, such as discussing politicians that someone finds particularly unlikable.
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