Your English Five a Day #25.3 S2
Jun 25, 2025
Listeners dive into the chaotic world of ticket sales for a band, showcasing the extremes fans go to. The discussion then shifts to enhancing English skills through idioms and phrasal verbs, with engaging examples provided. Practical advice on personal budgeting and hiring is shared, highlighting useful tools like Progressive's Name Your Price and the Redfin app. Finally, the inspiring journey of a young boxer from East London unfolds as he strives to achieve greatness while honoring his father's legacy.
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Meaning of Fight Tooth and Nail
- Fight tooth and nail means to compete fiercely with determination.
- Apply this phrase when describing passionate efforts to achieve something difficult.
Use of To Eye Up
- To eye up means to look closely at something or someone you're interested in.
- Use it when describing careful observation before deciding or showing interest.
Meaning of Knee Deep
- Being knee deep in something means being heavily involved in it.
- Use this when describing deep involvement in a task or situation.