A look at terms related to eyes.Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES.(MUSIC)Today's program is all about eyes. When it comes to relationships, people's eyes can be a window into their hearts. This means that their eyes can tell a lot about how they feel. We will tell a story ...
Making choices is necessary, but not always easy.Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.(MUSIC)Making choices is necessary, but not always easy. Many of our expressions tell about this difficulty.One of these expressions is Hobson's choice. It often is used to describe a diffi...
Take heart, the English language has many heartfelt expressions.Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.Each week, this program explains the many meanings of English expressions. Today's expressions include a very important word – "heart." We will try to get to the heart ...
Using words to make a profit in business.Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.There are many special terms in the world of business. The following story is about a sweetheart deal which I made last week. I made the deal with a friend, and we both made a profit.I had started ...
English expressions using the word mouth.Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.(MUSIC)People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In the English language, there are many expressions using the word mouth. But some of them ...
Some people are said to be hard-nosed.Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.(MUSIC)A person's nose is important for breathing and smelling. The nose is also used in many popular expressions. Some people are able to lead other people by the nose. For example, if a wife leads h...
A look at terms related to eyes.Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES.(MUSIC)Today's program is all about eyes. When it comes to relationships, people's eyes can be a window into their hearts. This means that their eyes can tell a lot about how they feel. We will tell a story ...
Fireworks can by noisy, even if there is no explosion.Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. I'm Rich Kleinfeldt.(MUSIC)Today we tell about the word fireworks.The expression fireworks gets its meaning from the fireworks that people shoot into the sky when they are celebrating...
English expressions that are all dressed up with no place to go.(MUSIC)Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.Last week, I explained some English expressions about clothes. Everything I told you was true. I did not talk through my hat or say something without knowing the facts...
Clothing idioms that dress up the English language.(MUSIC)Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.Have you ever considered all the English expressions that include words about clothes? Let's see if I can name a few off the cuff, or without any preparation.People wear pants to c...
Some names have special meanings in popular American expressions.Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.(MUSIC)A person's name is very important. Some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions. To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen. You m...
People who eat like birds eat very little.(MUSIC)Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.Today we explain some expressions about birds. For example, if something is for the birds, it is worthless or not very interesting. Someone who eats like a bird eats very little. And a bird...
English idioms that are head and shoulders above the rest.Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.(MUSIC)There are many American expressions that use parts of the body. These include the eyes, ears, nose, mouth and even the heart. Today we will tell you some expressions that us...
On WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Dog-related expressions.Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.(MUSIC)Most dogs in the United States seem to have an easy life. They sleep a lot and get fed often. People take their dogs for a walk two times a day and also let them play outside. Dog...
A number of English expressions using numbers.Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories.(MUSIC)Last week, I told about the number one. Today, I will tell about expressions using other numbers.Some problems are difficult to solve. But there are a lot of number expressions that can ...
Find out how information passes through word of mouth.Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.(MUSIC)Some of the most exciting information comes by way of the grapevine.That is so because reports received through the grapevine are supposed to be secret. The information is all h...
Expressions as plain as the nose on your face.Now, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES – a VOA Special English program about American expressions. I'm Rich Kleinfeldt with expressions that include the word face.(MUSIC)The first is face the music. It means to accept the results of what you have done.Here i...
Do you have a strong, special interest?Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. Today we tell about the word buff.(MUSIC)The word buff has several meanings. Buff is a light yellow color.Buff is also a soft cloth used to rub a surface until it looks bright and shiny.Yet, these m...
Is the Fall Guy Really the Guilty One?Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.(MUSIC)Every week at this time, the Voice of America tells about popular words and expressions used in the United States. Some expressions have made a jump from sports eventsto everyday life.One such ...
A term for the closely supervised.I'mSusan Clarkwith the Special English program, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES.(MUSIC)Susan Cleveland is the young president of a candy company in the city of Chicago. Her father began the company in the nineteen sixties. He died three years ago. Now, the company belongs t...
