It leaves a bad taste in your mouth

If you express two ideas using 'in the same breath', you contrast them both and add weight to one. It's used to introduce a contradiction. Though the ideas are different, both could be true, but the latter idea, which comes after 'in the same breath', usually carries more weight. ...  Show more

Sometimes people leave you to do something on your own because they trust you. Sometimes people just don't want to help you. In both of these situations we can say that you are left to your own devices. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.Get a free transcript f ...  Show more

In this episode, we ask: Why do some foods taste better to adults than kids? And what happens to food once you’re done tasting it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In today's podcast, you'll learn useful vocabulary to describe bad food. 

We'll explore words and phrases that describe when food goes from fabulous to foul. Whether it's a stale slice of bread or a rancid piece of cheese, You'll learn how to talk about these less-than- ...

Like when one of your family members cooks you a meal that you can't stand!