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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 24 MIN

#84- 16 Words for Mental Toughness: World Cup Edition

from The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast · host Gabby | English with Gabby

What does it take to win when everything is on the line?In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby podcast, we’re heading to the World Cup to learn 16 real-life English idioms and phrasal verbs related to pressure, mental toughness, and winning.In this episode, you’ll learn how English speakers talk about staying calm under pressure, fighting until the end, and performing when it matters most.You'll learn useful expressions like:sink or swimraise the stakes lock inrise to the occasion And more! And remember: these expressions aren't only useful when you're talking about sports. You can use them when talking about work, school, presentations, exams, interviews, business, and personal challenges, too.And as a special bonus, download the FREE STUDY GUIDE!Want to actually remember and use the vocabulary from this episode?Download the free Study Guide that goes with this episode. It gives you extra practice and helps you get more exposure to the vocabulary so you can start using these expressions naturally in your own English.👉 CLICK HERE to get the free Study Guide Get more English Lessons here: Visit me on InstagramVisit me on TikTok Visit me on YouTubeGet the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE <<

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What does it take to win when everything is on the line? In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby podcast, we’re heading to the World Cup to learn 16 real-life English idioms and phrasal verbs related to pressure, mental toughness, and winning. In this episode, you’ll learn how English speakers talk about staying calm under pressure, fighting until the end, and performing when it matters most. You'll learn useful expressions like: sink or swimraise the stakes lock inrise to th...

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