EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 17 MIN
Advanced English Vocabulary 1719 | “In the bargain” – Superbly Said Podcast ✅
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Advanced English Vocabulary 1719 | “In the bargain” – Superbly Said Podcast | Learn English with SpeakDuo ✅📘 Lesson Slides: https://www.speakduo.com/dashboard/lesson/597📝 Quiz for This Lesson: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPvhCBjjUZ5j7PP5HLdpvDyPtlDknb_JvJll4SSL0wFfcW-w/viewform?usp=header🎧 Practice Speaking LiveWant to practice these expressions in real conversations?Join live English-speaking sessions at SpeakDuo.com and build confidence fast!🎥 Inspired by the Topic“SpeakDuo 1719: New Scotland Yard S1 Ep. 11 - Ask No Questions” (SpeakDuo Lesson 1719)Step into the gritty and thrilling world of classic British police drama with New Scotland Yard! In this lesson, we will explore advanced English vocabulary perfect for discussing independence, facing difficult times, and taking matters into your own hands in your daily conversations.🔥 What You’ll LearnEach expression includes a clear definition and natural context to help you master it.Expressions Covered:Stand on one's feet – To be independent and not rely on others.A come down – A sudden drop in status, expectation, or quality.In the bargain – In addition to what has already been mentioned.Kick the habit – To successfully stop doing a negative routine or behavior.High and dry – Left completely helpless or unsupported in a difficult situation.Strike out at – To react with sudden verbal frustration or anger toward someone.Make a score – To achieve a major success or accomplish an important goal.Kick into the street – To abruptly dismiss or abandon someone or something.A dark horse – Someone with hidden talents who surprises others.Make light of – To treat a serious situation as trivial or unimportant.Up to one's eyes – Extremely busy or overwhelmed with work.Chop and change – To keep changing plans or opinions repeatedly.Bite the dust – To fail completely or come to an end.A rough time – A very difficult or challenging period in life.Take in own hands – Taking direct personal action to resolve a problem.⭐ Improve Your English Naturally With SpeakDuo’s Learning MethodPronunciation & ConfidenceYou'll learn how to sound resilient when you finally stand on your own feet after a challenging period.Practice the calm intonation needed when you decide to take in own hands a difficult situation.Master the firm tone required to politely tell someone not to chop and change the plans again.Conversation & ListeningDiscover how to tactfully explain when a recent disappointment felt like a real come down.Learn how to playfully describe a quiet coworker who turned out to be a dark horse on a big project.Share a story about a time you helped a friend who was left high and dry.Grammar & VocabularyGet instant AI analysis on your vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation after every lesson.Understand the perfect phrasing to use when you finally make a score at work and get a bonus in the bargain.Learn the best transition words to explain how you managed to kick the habit after going through a rough time.🚀 Next StepsReview the lesson slides to dive deeper into investigative and conversational vocabulary.Complete the quiz to make sure these new idioms are ready for your next conversation!Join a live session at SpeakDuo.com to practice your social and analytical vocabulary with our friendly community.#EnglishLearning #SpeakDuo #ESL #VocabularyBuilding #AdvancedEnglish #SuperblySaid #FluentEnglish #NewScotlandYard #BritishDrama #ConversationalFluency
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