#364 | Do Idioms Really Matter?

House prices have soared across the world, rising far faster than wages and locking many people out of home ownership. This episode looks at why cheap credit, global investors, short-term rentals, and slow building have pushed prices ever higher. It also asks whether governments ...  Afficher plus

For decades, Saudi Arabia was ruled by ageing princes, until one young royal began changing the system from within. This episode tells the story of Mohammed bin Salman, and how he rose rapidly to become Saudi Arabia’s most powerful figure. Saudi royal family is huge; succession o ...  Afficher plus

In this episode, we’re focusing on an interesting and fun part of vocabulary - idioms. I’m sure you’ve heard of idioms. Ya know: kicked the bucket. It’s raining cats and dogs. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. A picture paints a thousand words. These are all examples o ...  Afficher plus

In this episode, we'll explain what idioms are and how they have both literal and figurative meanings. Idioms are phrases that have a special meaning that is different from the words' actual definitions. We'll explore popular idioms, find out where ...

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Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Are you confused about when to use “fun” and when to use “funny” in English? They don’t have the same meaning! In today’s episode you’ll learn the difference between these two English vocabulary words and you’ll learn how ...  Afficher plus