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  • #8: The world is your oyster (& even more idioms by Shakespeare!)

    #8: The world is your oyster (& even more idioms by Shakespeare!)
    Jun 11 2023
    Exploring idioms and expressions created by (probably) the most famous (play)writer of all time! In this last episode we discuss the following expressions: 1. In a pickle 2. The world is your oyster 3. Catch a cold 4. Something's rotten in the state of Denmark 5. It's all Greek to me Joining me on my adventure in this episode: my dear PXL-colleague, Shana De Keyser!
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    14 m
  • #7: Much ado about nothing! (and more idioms by William Shakespeare)

    #7: Much ado about nothing! (and more idioms by William Shakespeare)
    May 31 2023

    Exploring idioms and expressions created by (probably) the most famous (play)writer of all time!

    In this second episode we discuss the following expressions:

    1. Green-eyed monster

    2. Much ado about nothing

    3. Lie low

    4. Faint-hearted

    5. Apple of my eye

    6. To wear your heart on your sleeve

    Joining me on my adventure in this episode: my dear PXL-colleague, Shana De Keyser!

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    14 m
  • #6: William Shakespeare

    #6: William Shakespeare
    May 14 2023
    Exploring idioms and expressions created by (probably) the most famous (play)writer of all time! In this first episode we discuss the following expressions: 1. Heart of gold 2. Kill with kindness 3. Laughing stock 4. Wild-goose chase Joining me on my adventure in this episode: my dear PXL-colleague, Shana De Keyser!
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    16 m
  • #5: Honest Abe & Franklin D. Roosevelt

    #5: Honest Abe & Franklin D. Roosevelt
    Apr 17 2023
    In this one we talk about idioms referring to presidents Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt.  The latter is the only president in the history of the USA to serve three times! 
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    21 m
  • #4: Winston Churchill

    #4: Winston Churchill
    Mar 10 2023

    My personal favourite: Winston Churchill. We talk about idioms and expressions invented by him through his famous speeches! 

     *Correction: Churchill was elected a 2nd time at 77 and resigned 4 years later at 81*. Brain farts exist!
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    21 m
  • #3: American Football, Fighter planes, Captain James Cook & general idioms

    #3: American Football, Fighter planes, Captain James Cook & general idioms
    Feb 25 2023
    We showed our true colors and talked about some more general idioms from the past. P.s.: streaming water is not the same as running water, my sincerest apologies!
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    12 m
  • #1: LeBron James, nervousness & general idioms

    #1: LeBron James, nervousness & general idioms
    Feb 13 2023
    Don't mind the brain fart at 3:30!  A first try with some nerves and a couple of interesting idioms and dito conversations! 
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    14 m
  • #2: I want to be a Labrador & general idioms

    #2: I want to be a Labrador & general idioms
    Feb 1 2023
    I hope we didn't drop the ball on this one! A second episode on general idioms and lively conversation.
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    18 m