Scottish Brothers Row Across the Pacific & Make Waves | Phrasal Verb News

Episode overviewThree brothers from Scotland just set a world record that few would even dare to attempt: rowing across the entire Pacific Ocean. Starting in Peru and finishing in Australia, they rowed over 9,000 miles (14,500 km) in just 139 days — completely unsupported. Along the way they faced storms, seasickness, food shortages, and even a terrifying moment when one brother went overboard.But they didn’t let it take the wind out of their sails. Their determination paid off — they smashed the previous record by 20 days, raised over £700,000 for clean water projects, and truly made waves in the world of adventure sports.In today’s episode of Phrasal Verb News, we’ll look at some powerful water- and boat-related idioms that you can use not just for extreme adventures, but in business and everyday life.What you will learngo overboard – to do too much, to exaggerateEn español: exagerar / pasarse de la rayatake the wind out of someone’s sails – to discourage someone or reduce their confidenceEn español: desanimar / quitar el impulsopay off – to result in a positive or worthwhile outcomeEn español: valer la penamake waves – to cause a strong reaction or impactEn español: causar sensación / generar impactoPractice promptsCan you think of a time someone at work went overboard?What situation recently took the wind out of your sails, and how did you bounce back?What effort of yours recently paid off?Who is making waves in your industry right nowWhy listen?This story is both inspiring and educational — showing how endurance and teamwork can pay off, while also giving you idioms you can confidently use in meetings, presentations, and professional conversations.Connect✉️ Email me at [email protected] for private or group classes.🎧 Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss the next episode of Phrasal Verb News.