IELTS Speaking for Success 🛑 10 Cliche idioms you should stop using
Aug 28, 2023
In this podcast, they discuss the misuse of cliché idioms and provide alternative expressions. They explore phrases like 'cool as a cucumber' and discuss the meanings of idioms such as 'busy as a bee' and 'social butterfly'. They also explore the idiom 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' and share a funny story about mistaken beliefs. Check it out!
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Cliché idioms and their alternatives
02:06 • 16min
Exploring the Meanings of 'Non-plussed' and Idioms like 'Busy as a Bee' and 'Social Butterfly'
17:41 • 3min
The Use and Meaning of 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'
20:25 • 2min
A Funny Story and Discussion on Using Idioms
22:27 • 2min