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Oktoberfest

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 206 — Transcript and Idiom Notes

Tuesday, 9 October 2018

What’s your poison?

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HERE’S SOMETHING INTERESTING…

It takes about 12,000 to 13,000 people to staff and run the yearly Oktoberfest, in Munich Germany.

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DID YOU KNOW…

Brisbane Oktoberfest is considered Australia’s largest German festival. Brisbane Oktoberfest is held over the first two weekends in October.

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Hello and welcome to episode 206…of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… What’s your poison?

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I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me. — Winston Churchill

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What’s your poison? …  if you ask someone -What’s your poison?… you are asking – What would you like to drink?

Are you thirsty? What would you like to drink?

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… What’s your poison?

Are you thirsty? What’s your poison?

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … What’s your poison?

I will buy the next round of drinks. What’s your poison?

What’s your poison? What do you usually drink during cocktail parties?

Let’s have a drink. What’s your poison?

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

Do you like microbrewery or larger brewer beers?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… fall flat

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

IDIOM NOTES

USAGE

spoken

informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know

old-fashioned | not used very often

humorous | used to make people laugh

VOCABULARY

poison | NOUN

a substance that can cause animals or humans  to become very sick to die

Store poisons out of reach of children.

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Oktoberfest

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 205 — Transcript and Idiom Notes

Monday, 8 October 2018

a liquid refreshment

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HERE’S SOMETHING INTERESTING…

One pint of beer can be poured into an 18 oz glass. The Oktoberfest in Munich Germany annually serves about 13 million pints of beer. That is enough beer to fill nearly three Olympic-sized swimming pools.

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DID YOU KNOW…

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is an annual weekend festival held in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is billed as the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States.

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Hello and welcome to episode 205…of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… a liquid refreshment

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From the fool and drunkard, you may learn the truth. —Greek Proverb

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a liquid refreshment … a drink…especially an alcoholic drink

After work let’s get together for alcoholic drinks at the bar down the street.

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… a liquid refreshment

After work let’s get together for liquid refreshments at the bar down the street.

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … a liquid refreshment

The sales team provided finger foods and liquid refreshments after the quarterly meeting.

I have prepared a special liquid refreshment for your 50th birthday party.

Here is the business card of the caterer who provided the hors-d’oeuvres and liquid refreshments at our wedding reception.

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

Do you drink more than you should?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend.

Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… What’s your poison?

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

IDIOM NOTES

USAGE

humorous | used to make people laugh

a liquid refreshment  is only funny when used to talk about alcoholic beverages

VOCABULARY

liquid | NOUN

a fluid that flows freely

Your doctor suggests you drink 8 ounces of liquid before taking your medication.

refreshments | NOUN

drinks and small amounts of food

What type of refreshments do you buy at the movies?

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OKTOBERFEST

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 204 — Transcript and Idiom Notes

Sunday, 7 October 2018

pick up the tab

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HERE’S SOMETHING INTERESTING…

In 1810 Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany took place during one week in October. Over the years the date was changed to September because warmer weather attracts more visitors.

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DID YOU KNOW…

The second largest Oktoberfest held outside of Germany is in Canada. Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, located in the Canadian province of Ontario, is an annual nine-day festival spread over 18 days.

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Hello and welcome to episode 204…of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… pick up the tab

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Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life. — George Bernard Shaw

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pick up the tab … means to pay for something that is not your responsibility…to pay the entire bill

Since it is your and you are driving, I can buy the gas.

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… pick up the tab

Since you are driving, I’ll pick up the tab for gas.

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … pick up the tab

I was surprised that my younger brother picked up the tab for dinner last night.

Millennials are picking up the tab for my generation’s wastefulness.

Taxpayers will have to pick up the tab for the city’s metro expansion.

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

Should alcohol be sold online?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend.

Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… a liquid refreshment

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

IDIOM NOTES

USAGE

informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know

ALTERNATIVES

pick up the bill

Thank you for offering to pick up the bill.

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Oktoberfest

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 203 — Transcript and Idiom Notes

Friday, 5 October 2018

punch-drunk

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HERE’S SOMETHING INTERESTING…

Oktoberfest 2018 celebrates its 208th anniversary. The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810.

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DID YOU KNOW…

The Oktoberfest Blumenau in Brazil is the first largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany. Every year Oktoberfest Blumenau attracts around one million visitors.

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Hello and welcome to episode 203…of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… punch-drunk

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Trust me you can dance. — Vodka

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punch-drunk … means unable to think or act normally especially after dealing with a difficult situation… to feel very tired and confused

The divorce left my father confused.

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… punch-drunk

The divorce left my father punch-drunk.

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … punch-drunk

By the time the tourists arrived in Dubai, they were punch-drunk from the 14-hour flight.

Teachers are punch-drunk from fighting the school board for smaller class sizes.

When the 100-year-old company announced it was shutting down, everyone in the office stood punch drunk.

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

What is the legal drinking age in your country?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend.

Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… pick up the tab

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

IDIOM NOTES

USAGE

informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know

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Oktoberfest

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 202 — Transcript and Idiom Notes

Tuesday, 2 October 2018

drink like a fish

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HERE’S SOMETHING INTERESTING…

In 2013, Oktoberfest attendees drank 7.7 million liters of beer during the 16-day festival in Munich, Germany.

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DID YOU KNOW…

Oktoberfest is a two-week festival held each year in Munich, Germany during late September and early October.  It is attended by six million people each year and has inspired similar Oktoberfest events using around the world.

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Hello and welcome to episode 202…of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… drink like a fish

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Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see. — Arthur Schopenhauer

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drink like a fish… someone who drinks like a fish is someone who regularly drinks a lot of alcohol …to drink heavily especially alcohol

We only consume large amounts of alcohol during the holidays.

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… drink like a fish

We drink like a fish during the holidays.

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … drink like a fish

The judge denies drinking like a fish while in college.

No one was surprised that our boss got drunk at the party. He drinks like a fish.

If she drinks like a fish during lunch, call her an Lyft.

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

How many alcoholic drinks do you consume within one week?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend.

Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… punch-drunk

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

IDIOM NOTES

USAGE

informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know

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