All Ears English Podcast AEE 2368: Learning English is Difficult Enough, Let Alone With Idioms!
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Mar 5, 2025 Navigating English idioms can be tricky, but it’s all about confidence over perfection! The hosts dissect phrases like 'let alone' and 'not to mention,' revealing their unique impacts on communication. They also share tips for efficient hiring while exploring idioms to express impossibility. Through engaging role plays, they delve into the art of contextual phrasing, balancing emphasis and informality. Plus, the importance of celebrating milestones—like birthdays—is highlighted, emphasizing how such moments enhance conversational skills!
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Understanding "Let Alone"
- "Let alone" indicates something less likely or suitable than what was previously mentioned.
- Use it to highlight the increasing impossibility or unlikelihood of a situation.
Examples of "Let Alone"
- Lindsay and Aubrey discuss examples of using "let alone."
- One example is, "I couldn't lift this box, let alone that couch."