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Welcome to The A to Z English Podcast, where we take you on a journey from learning the basics to mastering the nuances of the English language. Our podcast is designed for non-native speakers who are looking to improve their English skills in a fun and interactive way. Each episode covers a wide range of topics, from grammar and vocabulary to slang and culture, to help you navigate the English-speaking world with ease. Join us every week as we explore the A to Z of the English language and help you build confidence in your communication skills. Let's get started!
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Nov 17, 2023 • 6min
The A to Z English Podcast | Phrasal Verbs with the Verb “Do”
In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss phrasal verbs which include the verb “do.” Transcript:00:00:00JackYou're listening to the A-Z English podcast.00:00:15JackWelcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is Jack and I'm here with my co-host social. And today we are going to do a language tips episode and we're going to do some 3 phrasal verbs that use the verb do.00:00:30JackAnd the first one is to do away with Xochitl. What does it mean to do away with something?00:00:39XochitlYou will know something.00:00:40XochitlIs to get rid of it.00:00:44XochitlEssentially so. Ohh, did you hear that McDonald's did away with the Mcrib on their menu? Ohh, no. That was my favorite menu item. It's basically McDonald's. Discontinued or got?00:00:50JackRight.00:00:57XochitlRid of that product.00:01:00XochitlYes, I think that's essentially what it means.00:01:03JackI have a good one. We did one A-Z English news story and then we quit so we could say we decided to do away with A-Z English news, you know.00:01:17XochitlRight. Yeah, it is. In this current events is no more. We have done away with it, yeah.00:01:22JackRight.00:01:25JackYeah, we, we quit it to quit. Something do away with it.00:01:29XochitlIt said something to get rid of something. Discontinue something. Yeah.00:01:32JackRight.00:01:33JackExactly. Now what about do over to do do something over?00:01:40XochitlDo something over is to give it another shot. As we were talking about in our sound very episode. Give it another try or just simply do it again and usually you want to do over when you fail. So let's say you're on cheerleading tryouts.00:01:59XochitlAnd you, you know, we're supposed to do some kind of flip in the air and instead you tripped and fell flat on your face. And they're like, OK, you're out of here and you're like, no, give me a do over. I swear I can do it this time.00:02:11XochitlThat would be.00:02:13XochitlA do over.00:02:15JackYeah, a do over right and that would be a noun, right? Because that's a thing, like the thing that you do. And then if we want to use it as a verb, you have to put something in the middle between do and over. So if you, if you if I gave you a homework assignment and then you gave it to me and I looked at it and I go.00:02:30XochitlRight.00:02:32JackThis homework assignment is not good enough. You need to do it over means you need to do it again. Do it over. Yeah, good. OK.00:02:42XochitlRight, right.00:02:44발표자Alright, I.00:02:45JackYeah, like that cause we use both, right? A do over is really like when kids are playing games and stuff, there's like no do over do over do over, yeah.00:02:51XochitlYeah, yeah, yeah. I think that's really cute. One. Yeah. It's. We haven't said one time. It's like the multiverse. Idioms are like the multiverse of.00:03:01XochitlEnglish because there's many different meanings to 1 idiom sometimes, which I think is neat.00:03:07JackAll right, so so I've got one more for us here. This one is do without what does it mean to do without something?00:03:15XochitlTo do about something is to make do, or essentially to substitute it. You're OK without that, so in the.00:03:26XochitlEpisode or an episode where we talked about song lyrics where Ariana Grande is talking about breaking free from her relationship. She can do without that relationship. She's better off without that relationship. UM, another example would be, let's say that you're cooking something and you don't have any garlic powder.00:03:47XochitlAnymore. But you have fresh garlic, so you just mince that and add it to the dish you did without the garlic powder because there was something else to substitute.00:03:57JackAgain, I've got one sentence here. It's like we forgot to buy milk, so we'll have to do without it for tonight. You know, it's like, yes, tonight we have to do without the milk because we forgot to buy it. We don't have it. So, you know. And you could also, sometimes you could say, like, you know.00:03:58XochitlSo this.00:04:17JackYou know, like, like I'm trying to think like, if you're eating dinner with someone or something or you, your, your mom packs you a lunch for school or something. And she says, Ohh, no, I don't have any more apple juice. And you say that's OK, mom, I can do without. I can do without it.00:04:36XochitlRight.00:04:38XochitlWell, I don't need it. I don't need it. We're OK for tonight. We don't need it for tonight. Let's just get on with it without it.00:04:48XochitlYeah. All right, well, those are phrasal verbs for today. If you guys have any more questions, make sure to send us an e-mail at 8OZ English podcast@gmail.com. Use these verbs in a sentence on our WhatsApp group, or leave a comment down.00:05:02XochitlBelow at A.00:05:03XochitlTo zenglishpodcast.com and we'll see you guys next time.00:05:06XochitlBye bye.00:05:07JackBye bye.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-phrasal-verbs-with-the-verb-do/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 17, 2023 • 5min
A to Z IELTS Speaking 01 | Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in.
Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in.You should say:where it is / Where it would bewhat you would like to do therewho you would like to live there withand explain why you would like to live in this placePodcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-ielts-speaking-01-describe-a-house-or-apartment-you-would-like-to-live-in/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 17, 2023 • 31min
The A to Z English Podcast | Celebrating the New Year in the Dominican Republic, Malaysia, and Iran
In this episode, Jack is joined by guests Agnieszka, Salimeh, and May. During the podcast, our three guests share how they celebrate the New Year in their countries: Dominican Republic, Iran, and Malaysia.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-celebrating-the-new-year-in-the-dominican-republic-malaysia-and-iran/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 17, 2023 • 4min
A to Z This Day in World History | November 17th
Here are some historical events that happened on November 17:1558: Elizabeth I acceded to the English throne.1869: The Suez Canal opened in Egypt, linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.1911: The Omega Psi Phi fraternity, the first African-American fraternity at a historically black college, was founded at Howard University.1970: The Soviet Union landed an unmanned, remote-controlled vehicle called Lunokhod 1 on the Moon.1973: The Watergate scandal hearings began in the United States.1989: Velvet Revolution began in Czechoslovakia, leading to the end of 41 years of communist rule.2003: The world's first space tourist, American businessman Dennis Tito, returned to Earth aboard the Russian spacecraft Soyuz TM-32.2014: The Rosetta mission's Philae lander successfully landed on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, marking the first time a spacecraft had landed on a comet.These are just a few examples, and many more events, both significant and minor, have occurred on November 17 throughout history.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-november-17th/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Joplin/Piano_Rolls_from_archiveorg/ScottJoplin-RagtimeDance1906/https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 16, 2023 • 7min
A to Z Idioms 32 | "jump on the bandwagon," "chew the fat," and "hit the hay"
In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack explains the meanings of these three idioms:Jump on the bandwagon:Meaning: To join others in doing something that has become fashionable or popular.Chew the fat:Meaning: To have a casual conversation or chat, especially one that is lengthy and leisurely.Hit the hay:Meaning: To go to bed or go to sleep.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-idioms-32-jump-on-the-bandwagon-chew-the-fat-and-hit-the-hay/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 16, 2023 • 6min
A to Z This Day in World History | November 16th
Here are some historical events that happened on this day in previous years:1532: Francisco Pizarro and his Spanish conquistadors capture the Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca.1776: British and Hessian troops capture Fort Washington in New York during the American Revolutionary War.1885: Canadian rebel leader Louis Riel is executed for treason.1907: Oklahoma becomes the 46th U.S. state.1960: The film "Psycho," directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is released.1973: Skylab, the first U.S. space station, was launched into orbit.1988: The U.S. Congress passes the Civil Liberties Act, authorizing reparations to Japanese Americans who had been interned during World War II.2001: The first Harry Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (titled "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in the U.S.), premieres in London.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-november-16th/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Joplin/Piano_Rolls_from_archiveorg/ScottJoplin-RagtimeDance1906/https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 15, 2023 • 10min
A to Z Dear Jack 11 | "Feeling Overwhelmed Listener"
Dear Jack,I've always been the go-to person for friends and family when they need advice or a listening ear. While I appreciate being trusted, I've noticed that lately, I've become the unofficial therapist for everyone around me. It's starting to feel like I'm carrying the weight of everyone else's problems on my shoulders.I want to be there for my loved ones, but I also need some space for my own emotional well-being. How can I set boundaries without alienating the people who rely on me for support?Sincerely,Feeling Overwhelmed ListenerPodcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-dear-jack-10-feeling-overwhelmed-listener/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 15, 2023 • 12min
A to Z Dear Jack 10 | "Passionate Pursuer"
Dear Jack,I've recently taken up a new hobby that I'm passionate about, and it brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment. The issue is that some friends and family members don't seem to understand or appreciate my newfound interest. They make subtle comments or express disapproval, which leaves me feeling discouraged.I want to pursue my passion without feeling judged or misunderstood. How can I communicate the importance of this hobby to me, and perhaps help others see it in a more positive light?Gratefully,Passionate PursuerPodcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-dear-jack-11-passionate-pursuer/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 15, 2023 • 3min
A to Z This Day in World History | November 15th
Here are some historical events that happened on this day in the past:1777: The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress in the United States.1889: Brazil officially became a republic, ending its monarchy.1920: The League of Nations held its first assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.1940: The German Luftwaffe bombed Coventry, England during World War II.1969: A quarter of a million protesters staged a peaceful demonstration against the Vietnam War in Washington, D.C., which became known as the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam.1988: The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) proclaimed the establishment of the State of Palestine.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-november-15th/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Joplin/Piano_Rolls_from_archiveorg/ScottJoplin-RagtimeDance1906/https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 15, 2023 • 7min
A to Z Quick Tok 74 | Famous Song Lyrics
In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack break down some song lyrics by famous artists.Transcript:00:00:00JackYou're listening to the A-Z English podcast.00:00:15JackWelcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is.00:00:17JackJack and I.00:00:18JackAm here with my co-host social and today we have a song lyrics episode for you where we will read a small section of a songs lyrics.00:00:31JackAnd then we'll explain what the idiom in the lyric means. So.00:00:36JackSo our first song is break free by Ariana Grande.00:00:43JackAnd the idiom is to break free to break free from something, and the lyrics go like this.00:00:52JackThis is the part when I say I don't want you. I'm stronger than I've been before. This is the part when I break free cause I can't resist it no more.00:01:06JackAnd social. What? What do you think? Break for what does?00:01:08JackBreak free mean in.00:01:10JackThis scenario, this situation.00:01:14XochitlI guess she's saying she's breaking free like she's.00:01:21XochitlLiberating yourself or.00:01:25XochitlGaining her independence from a relationship? Maybe.00:01:31XochitlI would say what do you think, Jack? I haven't heard this song before, actually for our listeners.00:01:36XochitlI'm I'm not an Ariana fan, so.00:01:37JackYeah, I don't recognize this lyric, but I my my understanding of what she's saying is that she's she's been in a relationship with this guy, and this is the part. Now she's going to kind of like being handcuffed or shackled to somebody.00:01:55XochitlRight.00:01:57JackAnd when you break free, it's like you break those handcuffs or break the shackles and you and you're no longer.00:02:08XochitlCovered tethered with tide.00:02:09JackYou tether you, you know? Yeah, you.00:02:12JackRight. You're no longer tied to this other person. You're no longer in. You're no longer a prisoner in this relationship. You are free. And so it's like it's like a bird escaping from a cage. You know, it's kind of breaking free. A bird breaks through the cage and gets to fly.00:02:19XochitlRight.00:02:32JackFree into the sky. So yeah, that that's what break free means. It's just break free means you're you're.00:02:40JackYou're imprisoned, and then you're free. You get out, you escape. That's that's all it means. I think. To break free is to escape. I think that's the best. Maybe word. Yeah.00:02:53XochitlI agree. I agree. What's the other song working at First, Jack?00:02:56JackAll right, our second song is by Pat Benatar. This one I.00:03:01JackKnow because I'm old.00:03:03JackHit me with your best shot by Pat Benatar. You everybody? Yeah. You know the song.00:03:06XochitlOh, I do know the song though.00:03:09XochitlBecause my PE teacher used to play this, I think when I was like a like 6 years old or something.00:03:19JackYeah, the lyric is hit me.00:03:22JackWith your best shot, fire away.00:03:26JackAnd the idiom is hit me with your best shot. And what does it mean?00:03:35XochitlI think.00:03:37XochitlIn the US, when we talk about hitting someone with our best shot.00:03:43XochitlOr or getting hit you know.00:03:46XochitlBy someone's it's like in a way you're talking about being. I'm gonna put this, like, shot down.00:03:56JackDo your best.00:03:58XochitlYeah, well, I thought also, yeah, do your best to, like, shoot me down. Kind of right is.00:04:05XochitlTo stop me or like.00:04:05JackYeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. In this case, I think what it means, I think you're right.00:04:09JackI think it's she's she's saying.00:04:11JackYou know like.00:04:12JackIt's like in a fight when two people are fighting, one goes.00:04:15JackPunch, punch me. Hit. Give me hit.00:04:18XochitlRight.00:04:18JackMe with your.00:04:18JackBest shot because it's not enough to take me down like I'm stronger than you. Yeah, so.00:04:20XochitlRight.00:04:22XochitlRight.00:04:24XochitlIt's like playing if anyone's ever played the video game well, computer game, Street Fighter.00:04:30XochitlUh. Or maybe you're talking trash to someone I'll be like. Yeah, he needed best shot. And your two characters are fighting it out on the computer screen.00:04:40XochitlYeah, I feel like that's the.00:04:43XochitlWell, that's the thing.00:04:44발표자Yeah, this.00:04:45JackThis is a chat. This is a challenge. This is she. This is her saying to another person challenging the the. I believe it's a a lover or a, you know, an ex or something like you know I'm I'm gonna.00:04:59JackYou know.00:05:00JackYou go ahead and try. Come after me, you know? Try to attack me.00:05:05JackGive it hit me with.00:05:06JackYour best shot because your best is not enough to take me down. You cannot defeat me, so you can try. And so you're challenging the other person like.00:05:18JackYou know ohh you.00:05:19JackGot a problem with me.00:05:21JackHit me with your best shot.00:05:23JackBecause after you hit me, I'll still be standing. I'll still be standing here. You can't. You cannot. You cannot defeat me. That's what I think she's saying in this. Is that the way you read it too?00:05:37XochitlYes, I I do read it that way as well, yeah.00:05:39발표자OK, OK.00:05:42XochitlYeah. All right. Well, if you have any idioms you would like to break us to break down from song lyrics, make sure to shoot us an e-mail at at ozenglishpodcast@gmail.com. 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