EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 6 MIN
🏆 The Nobel Insider Trading Scandal on Polymarket | Learn 5 Phrasal Verbs from Real News
from Phrasal Verb News - Business English for Busy Professionals
The Nobel Peace Prize is supposed to honor integrity — but this year, it’s surrounded by controversy.Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado shocked the world by winning the Nobel Peace Prize, but three traders weren’t surprised at all — because they had already cashed in on her victory, making more than $90,000 in profit.In this episode of Phrasal Verb News, Grant breaks down how a few insiders may have driven up the odds on a crypto betting site — and how the scandal has brought to light big questions about money, ethics, and the gray areas of online prediction markets.You’ll learn 5 natural English expressions you can use in both business and daily life, all taken directly from this week’s headlines.💬 Phrasal Verbs from the Episode:1️⃣ Caught off guard – to be surprised by something unexpected.2️⃣ Drive up – to increase quickly (prices, numbers, etc.).3️⃣ Cash in – to profit from a situation.4️⃣ Bring to light – to reveal something hidden.5️⃣ Gray area – an unclear situation where the rules don’t fully apply.🎙️ Learn real English through real news with Grant on Phrasal Verb News — the show that helps you sound professional, fluent, and informed about the world.☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/businessasusualenglish📩 Contact: [email protected]📺 Watch the video version on YouTube: Phrasal Verb News
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