Listening Time: English Practice English Phrasal Verbs - Call Out, Cancel Out
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Nov 21, 2025 Discover the intriguing world of phrasal verbs like 'call out' and 'cancel out.' Learn how politicians skillfully call out their opponents on various issues. Explore everyday examples of habits that cancel each other out, such as balancing a poor diet with exercise. The host offers clear definitions, pronunciation tips, and encourages listeners to enhance their English skills with advanced content. The episode wraps up with a fun ad and helpful resources for continued practice.
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Two Core Phrasal Verbs Defined
- "Call out" means drawing attention to and criticizing unacceptable actions or behavior.
- "Cancel out" means one effect removes the effect of another, negating its impact.
Calling Out In Political Campaigns
- Politicians often call each other out during campaigns and debates on voting records, comments, actions, scandals, and hypocrisy.
- Reporters also call out candidates, sometimes stretching or inventing criticisms when they dislike a politician.
Debate Hypocrisy Example
- The host recalls a famous debate where one politician called another out for hypocrisy about supporting war but not serving.
- That example illustrates how past actions are used to publicly challenge credibility.