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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2023 · 22 MIN

AE 1198 - Expression: Touch-and-Go

from Aussie English · host Pete Smissen

Send us Fan Mail👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1198_FREEWorksheet 👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1198👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auWelcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast!Today’s expression is “touch-and-go”.You might have heard of this earworm tune in the 90s titled “Touch And Go” by Rupert Holmes. And the lyrics go “Life is touch and go, it’s sink or swim. But never doubt if you’re out on a limb...”(How many expressions did you see in that previous sentence?)In today’s episode, I talk about the history of the expression “touch-and-go” and its several meanings. I also answer a question from IG user EVGK who asks “What does Woolworth’s mean?” Does it sound like something you can wear?I will define each of the words in the expression and explain the meaning of the idiom. There will be example situations so you’ll know when to use the expression “touch-and-go”.Join me in the pronunciation exercise and note the parts where connected speech is required.Finally, don’t forget to download this episode’s FREE worksheet!If you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***

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Send us Fan Mail 👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1198_FREEWorksheet 👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1198 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/ 👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “touch-and-go”. You might ha...

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