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The English We Speak: Stir the pot
Jun 4, 2024
The podcast discusses the negative impact of 'stirring the pot' in conversations, exploring how it can escalate conflicts with examples and explanations to illustrate the concept.
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- Stir the pot means intentionally causing trouble or provoking conflict in conversations.
- Using a cooking metaphor, stirring the pot in conversations involves instigating conflict or negative outcomes.
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Definition of 'Stir the Pot'
The podcast episode introduces the expression 'stir the pot' which means to cause trouble or be provocative. It is exemplified through a scenario of two colleagues arguing about working on a Saturday and how one person could provoke the situation by praising one colleague's work ethic over the other, escalating the argument. The examples provided in the podcast highlight situations where individuals intentionally provoke or instigate trouble in conversations or interactions.
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