TRUMP JOINS JOE ROGAN: 30 English Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for IELTS and TOEFL

If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for the IELTS or TOEFL at the same time, this English lesson is for you. While watching a podcast interview that Joe Rogan did with former President Donald Trump, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 1. Public Eye • : Being seen and noticed by the public. • : “Donald Trump has been in the public eye throughout the 2024 election, especially with his podcast appearances.” 2. Preplanned • : Planned in advance before something happens. • : “Some believe that certain questions in political interviews are preplanned to avoid surprises.” 3. Rehearsed • : Practiced or prepared beforehand. • : “Critics often say a politician’s statements sound rehearsed, but Trump’s interview on Rogan’s show was candid.” 4. Meat of It • : The most important or main part of something. • : “The meat of the Rogan interview was when Trump discussed his strategies for the election.” 5. Free Ball • : To improvise or do something without preparation. • : “Joe Rogan’s style is often to free ball his interviews, letting conversations flow naturally.” 6. Impression • : acting like someone else. • : “Trump did a great impression of Joe Biden in a previous interview.” 7. Comedic Instincts • : The natural ability to be funny or make jokes. • : “Rogan used his comedic instincts to lighten the mood during discussions on serious topics.” 8. Great Timing • : Saying or doing something at the perfect moment for effect. • : “Trump had great timing when he said that Hillary would be in jail.” 9. Unheard Of • : Something unusual or surprising. • : “It was unheard of for a former president to appear on a podcast like Rogan’s so close to an election.” 10. Brush it Out of the News • : To ignore or downplay a story so people forget it. • : “Some believe certain networks tried to brush Trump’s interview out of the news to avoid publicity.” 11. Attacked the Right (Republicans) • : Criticized Republicans or conservative figures. • : “Some politicians attacked the right for their stance on the economy in Trump’s absence.” 12. Ramped Up • : Increased in intensity or effort. • : “Trump ramped up his media presence as the election approached, appearing on major podcasts.” 13. In Good Shape • : To be in a strong or favorable position. • : “Polls suggested that Trump was in good shape after his Rogan interview, gaining support among young voters.” 14. Consequential President • : A president who is important and does great things. • : “Trump made a joke saying that Biden doesn’t have to worry about being shot. It’s only consequential presidents who have to worry.” 15. Took In • : Accepted or absorbed information or experience. • : “The audience took in Trump’s perspective on key issues like immigration and the economy.” 16. Cold Turkey • : To stop something suddenly without preparation. • : “Trump claimed he would cut off certain policies cold turkey if re-elected.” 17. Statistically • : Based on numbers or data. • : “The number of American presidents who have been assassinated is statistically high.”