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Learn five, common expressions from Laurie, an American ESL teacher, in under five minutes. This is the stuff they don’t teach you in class! Subscribe to my YouTube channel: @AmericanEnglishExpressions. Suggest future content: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Download BONUS MATERIAL: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Thanks for listening!

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Learn five, common expressions from Laurie, an American ESL teacher, in under five minutes. This is the stuff they don’t teach you in class! Subscribe to my YouTube channel: @AmericanEnglishExpressions. Suggest future content: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Download BONUS MATERIAL: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Thanks for listening!

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Episodes
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Meet Me in Hyrule (A Legend of Zelda Tribute, Part 1)

3/26/2024
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. In this episode, you'll learn five, common American expressions in under five minutes: to blow off steam, back to square one, a go-to (something), to come out of nowhere, and it's not worth it. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:48

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Attitude Adjustment

3/5/2024
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Share where you've heard these or suggest expressions for future episodes. Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LaurieAEE In this episode, you'll learn five, common American expressions in under five minutes: like pulling teeth, to bang one’s head against the wall, to pull out all the stops, to do a 180, and to be over the moon. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:05:00

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Amazing Animals (Animal Expressions, Part 1)

2/1/2024
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. In this episode, you'll learn five, common American expressions in under five minutes: to bug someone, to have bigger fish to fry, to chicken out, to pig out, and to monkey around. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:51

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Let's Get Down to Business (Business Expressions, Part 2)

1/7/2024
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. In this episode, you'll learn five, common American expressions in five minutes: to have a lot on one's plate, to go through the motions, to be on the ball, to hit the ground running, and to clean house. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:47

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A Day at Disney! (Part 1)

12/14/2023
Text Laurie from the show now! Download FREE BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. In this episode, you'll learn five, common American expressions in under five minutes: to know (something) like the back of one's hand, to ride someone's coattails, to bend over backwards, to keep someone posted, and a light at the end of the tunnel. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:05:00

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Welcome to the U.S.! (Surviving and Thriving Expressions)

11/7/2023
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. In this episode, you'll learn five, common American expressions in five minutes: my heart goes out to them, ins and outs, in good hands, to take someone under their wing, and show someone the ropes. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:59

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Let's Get Down To Business (Business Expressions, Part 1)

11/6/2023
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Learn five, common American business expressions in less than five minutes: back-to-back, up and running, on the same page, up to speed and the only game in town. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:43

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Culture Shock

11/5/2023
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Learn five, common American expressions in less than five minutes: to wrap one's head around something, a fish out of water, to stick out like a sore thumb, to make headway, and to take it one day at a time. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:46

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Let's Eat! (Food Expressions, Part 1)

11/4/2023
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Learn five, common American expressions in five minutes: to tide one over, to have a taste for something, to go to waste, one's eyes are bigger than one's stomach, and I'm good. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:05:00

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Gifts Gone Wrong

11/3/2023
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Learn five, common American expressions in less than five minutes: out of the question, to lie through one's teeth, deathly afraid, to get rid of something, and one's heart was in the right place. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:58

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Let It Sell, Let It Sell, Let It Sell!

11/2/2023
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Learn five, common American expressions in less than five minutes: a win-win, a pain in the neck, a trade-off, one one hand / on the other hand, and in cahoots. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:51

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Bang! (Expressions Involving Guns, Part 1)

11/1/2023
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Learn five, common American expressions involving firearms in less than five minutes: to jump the gun, to pull the trigger, to have one shot (at something), to stick to one's guns, and to dodge a bullet. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:58

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A Nutty Situation

10/31/2023
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Learn five, common American expressions in under five minutes: to hit it off, to be on cloud 9, to have it made, a free-for-all, and asking for trouble. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:45

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A Bad Day at the Office

10/30/2023
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Learn five, common American expressions in under five minutes: from / since day one, to butt heads, to have the rug pulled out from under you, to pull rank, and to cut your losses. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:56

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Money, Money, Money! (Expressions Involving Money, Part 1)

10/29/2023
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com. Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressions Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaee Suggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Learn five, common American expressions involving money in under five minutes: to go broke, a dime a dozen, one isn't made of money, to give one's two cents, and it's on me. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.

Duration:00:04:55