
The Vocab Man - Fluent Vocabulary
Join the English learning journey with the English learner Daniel Goodson. Learn more vocabulary and get (more) fluent in English by listening to The Vocab Man!
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Oct 14, 2023 • 8min
115 You Are Grand (Irish Slang)
Learn about the meaning of 'Grand' in Irish slang, reflection on language usage, alternative expressions, and India's language learning journey using the immersion method

Aug 26, 2023 • 3min
114 To Smooch (Ft. Martin from the Rock N'Roll English Podcast)
Martin Johnston's favorite word is "to smooch". It's a funny verb and I like it too. Visit Martin's website rocknrollenglish.com and tune in into his great English learning Podcasts. Let's Rock N'Roll, baby!Rock N'Roll Bible Full interview here: Episode 128 of My Fluent Podcast

Jul 1, 2023 • 3min
113 To Be Off The Hook (Ft. Lingo Junkie)
To Be Off The Hook explained. Full Interview with Eugeniu AKA Lingo Junkie:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JnvSgTkM4PNGR8rCyCwuQ?si=Yzcc2mjCTMeou8vOpZGj0ALingo Junkie - YouTube

Jun 19, 2023 • 9min
112 To Chip Away AT (With Steph Fuccio from the GEOPATS Podcast)
In this episode, Stephanie Fuccio from the Geopats Podcast discusses the various meanings and uses of the word "chip." She highlights its different forms as a noun, a verb, and even as a name in some cases. Focusing on the verb form, she introduces the phrase "to chip away at," explaining that it involves gradually breaking off small pieces of something large until the task is completed. Stephanie provides examples of how this phrase can be applied to physical and mental tasks, emphasizing its versatility. She concludes with a lighthearted note, acknowledging the listeners' dedication to learning English phrases by chipping away at them.STEPHANI'S Podcast: Geopats: cultural isolation ends here on Apple PodcastsMusic:Scott Holmes Music - Stomps and Claps - Free Music Archive Stomps and Claps by Scott Holmes Music is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International LicenseFreesound - "Retro Funk 20.03.2022 1714.m4a" by sonically_soundAttribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License

Jun 16, 2023 • 5min
111 Living Under a Rock (Idiom)
We explain the idiom" living under a rock".You have been living under a rock if you didn't know The Vocab Man. (I'm just kidding)More examples:JAMES, an enthusiastic pop culture fanatic, sits on the couch, surrounded by posters and action figures. EMILY, his friend, enters the room, holding a tablet.EMILYHey, James! Have you heard about that new superhero movie?JAMES(looking perplexed)What superhero movie?EMILY(confused)Are you living under a rock? It's been all over the news and social media for weeks!JAMES(defensively)Hey, I'm not living under a rock. I just haven't had time to catch up on the latest news.EMILY(raising an eyebrow)Sure, James. Just like when you didn't know who won the World Cup last year?JAMES(smirking)Okay, that time I might have been living under a rock. But not this time!EMILY(laughing)Alright, I'll fill you in. It's about a group of superheroes saving the world from an alien invasion.JAMES(excited)Wow! That sounds awesome! I need to get out from under this rock more often!They both share a laugh as James grabs the tablet to catch up on the superhero movie buzz.

Jun 9, 2023 • 5min
110 What's it to you?
The phrase/quesion "What's it to you" explained with examples."What's it to you?" is an idiom often used in spoken English to express annoyance or to question why someone is interested or concerned about a particular matter. It can have different nuances depending on the context and tone of the speaker. Here's a breakdown of the phrase:"What's": This is a contraction of "What is." It introduces a question or inquiry."it": Refers to the subject or topic under discussion or consideration. In this case, it represents the matter the speaker is referring to."to you": Indicates that the speaker is questioning the other person's involvement or interest in the matter. It suggests that the person being addressed doesn't have a legitimate reason to be concerned about it or that their concern is unwanted.

Jun 5, 2023 • 5min
109 To Have A Thick Skin
To Have A Thick Skin explained with Examples.

May 31, 2023 • 5min
108 To Be Game
Today, we discuss the phrase "I am game" and give a few examples and synonyms. Pioneers of The Continuum (Podcast for English Learners)https://open.spotify.com/show/5THJiTVCQO1ICPtPoBvs3r?si=3e13715d6d1f46da

Feb 22, 2023 • 4min
107 Pie in the Sky - idiom
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Feb 17, 2023 • 5min
106 Without Any Further Ado
Without Any Futher Ado explained.Check out the fantastic English learning podcast: Luke's English Podcast.Shakespeare's Comedy is called "Much Ado About Nothing"Why we shouldn't say without any further ado?Stop saying ‘without further ado’ (and do this instead) (franticallyspeaking.com) https://franticallyspeaking.com/stop-saying-without-further-ado-and-do-this-instead/