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EPISODE · Nov 2, 2023 · 7 MIN

A to Z Quick Tips 36 | Idioms in Popular Songs

from The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast · host Jack McBain

Check out The Jack & 'Chill Podcast here!http://atozenglishpodcast.com/episodeshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jack-chill-podcast/id1709902691https://redcircle.com/shows/the-jack-and-chill-podcastHere's a lyric from the song "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye that includes the idiom "heard it through the grapevine":"I heard it through the grapevineNot much longer would you be mine."In this context, "heard it through the grapevine" means learning about something through informal or unofficial channels, often involving rumors or gossip. The song conveys the idea of someone finding out about a breakup through word-of-mouth rather than directly from their partner.Here's a lyric from the song "Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles that includes the idiom "hit the road":"Hit the road Jack, and don't you come backNo more, no more, no more, no more."In this song, "hit the road" is an idiomatic expression meaning to leave or depart, often used in a dismissive or exasperated way. It's a classic example of how idioms can be used creatively in song lyrics.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-tips-36-idioms-in-popular-songs/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-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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