English in Brazil Podcasts

In this episode, teacher Fabio Emerim teaches you 20 idiomatic expressions that will add that special touch to your conversation.The idioms in this episode are: 1. Bite the bullet: • Meaning: To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage. • Example: "I have to bite the bullet and tell my boss that I'm resigning." 2. Break the ice: • Meaning: To initiate a conversation in a social setting, especially to relieve tension or awkwardness. • Example: "I tried to break the ice at the party by telling a funny joke." 3. Burn the midnight oil: • Meaning: To work late into the night or early morning hours. • Example: "I had to burn the midnight oil to meet the deadline for the project." 4. Cut to the chase: • Meaning: To get to the main point without unnecessary details. • Example: "Let's cut to the chase and discuss the budget for the upcoming event." 5. Hit the nail on the head: • Meaning: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem. • Example: &