Fish And Chips | It's More Than A Meal

Episode 3 :Part 1 -  The Discussion (0:00)A closer look at how fish and chips is really eaten in Britain and why it's such a big part of the British culture.  You may have tried it before, but have you had the full experience?Part 2 - Learn English (7:15)In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation;Pass off (phrasal verb)- to misrepresent something as something else"The apple juice was poured into a wine bottle and passed off as a French chardonnay"Save (it) for a rainy day (phrase)- to save something for later / the future / another time "let's save the cinema for a rainy day and go to the beach while we can""My mother gave me some money for my birthday, I'll save it for a rainy day"Put off (phrasal verb)- to distract / discourage / dishearten "The smell from the kitchen put me off my food""The opposition fans put me off (distracted me) and I missed the penalty kick"I could eat a horse (idiom)- to express extreme hunger"I can't wait until dinner's ready, I could eat a horse!"More often than not (phrase)- usually"More often than not I'm the one who drives"To overlook (verb)1. to look down on something from a higher viewpoint"The castle overlooked the gardens"2. to fail to notice something"the police officer overlooked some important facts"Waft (noun)- a scent/smell carried in the air" There was a waft of fresh bread from the local bakery"Sick as a parrot (expression)- very sick"he ate something strange and now he's as sick as a parrot"to safeguard (verb)- to protect something from harm or damage"Child services are safeguarding the welfare of children"Until the cows come home (idiom)- for a very long time (to have the energy to do it for a long time)"I could sleep until the cows come home"Come rain or shine (phrase)- whatever the weather"I'm going to the beach come rain or shine!"CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITES AND USE THEM IN THE PODCHATYou can interact directly with Lee and other listeners. Ask questions about the language used, discuss the topic and share any ideas you have for future episodes. Be part of the community and let's learn together!To read more about Lee and his work as an online English tutor, visit onebritishman.com: this podcast is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Podbean and more. It will be released on Apple Podcasts in March 2021.Thanks for listening!LeeSupport the show