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An Idiom a Day

by Native Tongue English

A Weekly Dose of IdiomsLearn Something New Every Day.

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Episodes

  1. be caught in the crossfire

    Question of the Day What hot topic usually turns into an argument with you? #ConversationStarter

  2. Ep. 216 up in arms

    Join Team #Conversation Starter Question of the Day Have you ever marched in a protest or rally?

  3. Ep. 215 keep your hands clean

    Question of the Day What law would you eliminate?

  4. Ep. 214 be on the front line

    Question of the Day If you could name a dangerous job in the world right now, what would it be? Transcript and Idiom Notes

  5. Ep. 213 see the error of your ways

    Question of the Day If you made a huge mistake at work, would you admit it or pretend it had nothing to do with you? Transcript and Idiom Notes

  6. Ep. 212 in absentia

    Did you achieve perfect attendance in school? Transcript and Idiom notes visit www.nativetongue-english.com

  7. Ep. 211 the school of hard knocks

    Do you believe that experience is the best teacher? Visit www.nativetongue-english.com for transcripts and show notes.

  8. Ep. 210 play hooky

    What was your favorite thing to do during recess? Visit www.nativetongue-english.com for transcript and grammar notes

  9. Ep. 209 do your homework | Back to School 2019

    What could you do to become the best in your profession?

  10. Ep. 207 fall flat

    Do you drink alcohol when you eat out?

  11. Ep. 206 What's your poison?

    Do you like microbrewery or larger brewer beers?

  12. Ep. 205 a liquid refreshment

    Do you drink more than you should?

  13. Ep. 204 pick up the tab

    Should alcohol be sold online?

  14. Ep. 203 punch-drunk

    What is the legal drinking age in your country?

  15. Ep. 202 drink like a fish

    How many alcoholic drinks do you consume within one week?

  16. Ep. 201 on tap

    How has alcohol affected you or your family?

  17. Ep. 200 spread the word

    Do you get your news from Twitter or other social media?

  18. Ep. 199 in loco parentis

    Which of your teachers would be proud of you?

  19. Ep. 198 a Don Juan

    Would you try an online dating site or dating app?

  20. Ep. 197 it takes two to tango

    How would you solve the ocean's litter problem?

  21. Ep. 196 roll off the tongue

    Do you like or dislike spicy food?

  22. Ep. 195 stand up and be counted

    Were you counted in your country's most recent census?

  23. Ep. 194 culture shock

    Would you feel comfortable moving to a city where you did not know the language?

  24. Ep. 193 let the chips fall where they may

    What is your favorite snack food?

  25. Ep. 192 the whole enchilada

    What would be the advantages and disadvantages of one language for the whole world?

  26. Ep. 191 Close, but no cigar.

    Have you ever been a contestant in a game show?

  27. Ep. 190 the Ivy League

    Did you graduate from college in debt or debt-free?

  28. Ep. 189 teach somebody a lesson

    Have you ever taken an art lesson?

  29. Ep. 188 learn something down pat

    What was your favorite class in school?

  30. Ep. 187 with a capital A, B, C, etc.,

    Talk about a time you got in trouble at school?

  31. Ep. 186 the writing is on the wall

    How did you get to school?

  32. Ep. 185 too much information

    Are you for or against schools having discussions about gender orientation and alternative lifestyles?

  33. Ep. 184 a word to the wise

    What is one of the most important things about life you learned in school?

  34. Ep. 183 get your brain in gear

    What was the number of students in your graduating class?

  35. Ep. 182 great minds think alike

    What was your favorite subject in school?

  36. Ep. 181 an educated guess

    Should school buses have seat belts?

  37. Ep. 181 a Dear John letter (rebroadcast)

    How would you break off a relationship when you lost interest?

  38. Ep. 180 bare your heart (rebroadcast)

    Which areas of your past are most important for you to discuss with a future partner?

  39. Ep.179 bumper to bumper (rebroadcast)

    Would you rather live in Los Angeles or New York City?

  40. Ep. 178 hold someone at arm's length (rebroadcast)

    What would you do if you felt distance growing between you and a friend?

  41. Ep. 177 cry your eyes out (rebroadcast)

    What movie is your favorite tear-jerker?

  42. Ep. 176 clear the air (rebroadcast)

    What was a big misunderstanding you had with a friend?

  43. Ep. 175 given half a chance (rebroadcast)

    Have you ever played bingo for money?

  44. Ep. 174 have to eat your words (rebroadcast)

    What books have made a big impact on you?

  45. Ep. 173 a labor of love (rebroadcast)

    What volunteer work would you like to do?

  46. Ep. 172 go by the book (rebroadcast)

    Do you establish routines?

  47. Ep. 171 enough is enough (rebroadcast)

    What foods do you eat that you know you should not eat?

  48. Ep. 170 Once upon a time... (rebroadcast)

    What is your favorite fairy tale?

  49. Ep. 169 a no-no (rebroadcast)

    What will you absolutely not do in front of another person?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A Weekly Dose of IdiomsLearn Something New Every Day.

HOSTED BY

Native Tongue English

Produced by Gina Johnson

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