English Like A Native Podcast Your English Five a Day #26.4 S2
Jul 3, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of idioms with a tale about 'finders keepers.' Explore the ethical quandaries presented by a soggy winning lottery ticket, pushing the boundaries of morality and ownership. Engage with relatable scenarios and vocabulary as you navigate the complexities of claims and ownership disputes. The narratives not only entertain but challenge listeners to reflect on their own values and decisions.
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The Moral Dilemma of Finders Keepers in a Lottery Win
This episode explores the English idiom "finders keepers" through a real-life inspired story about Mila who finds a crumpled lottery ticket.
While the idiom suggests that if you find something, you can keep it, the episode challenges this as Mila chooses to look for the rightful owner instead of claiming the prize herself.
The story highlights the concepts of a "rightful owner" and the responsibility to "claim" or return lost property, especially when large stakes like a £20 million lottery win are involved.
It raises an ethical question: even if you find a winning lottery ticket, is it fair to keep it, or should you try to return it to its owner?
Anna's Finders Keepers Story
- Anna shares a story about finding a wallet but choosing to return it to the police instead of keeping it.
- She also mentions keeping unclaimed small money found in public.
Complexity of 'Finders Keepers'
- The idiom 'finders keepers' suggests you can keep what you find, but it isn't always right or fair.
- Ethical decisions depend on context, such as finding valuables versus small lose change.