Princess Diana | Diana Spencer PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 116 -Transcript & Idiom Notes Tuesday, 22 May 2018 the jewel in the crown MUSIC Queen Victoria is credited with starting the tradition of white bridal gowns, but in 1406 Phillipa of England was the first daughter of an English sovereign to wear a white outfit on her wedding day. MUSIC Today, Western wedding dresses are usually white. Wedding white” includes shades such as eggshell, ecru, and ivory. Many people assumed that the color white was intended to symbolize virginity, though this was not the original intention: it was the color blue that was connected to purity, loyalty, faithfulness, and the Virgin Mary. MUSIC Hello, and welcome to episode 116 …of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… the jewel in the crown QUOTE From the first day, I joined that family, nothing could be done naturally anymore. ~ Princess Diana MUSIC the jewel in the crown …is the best or most valuable of something… someone or something that is highly valued or admired Dubai is an attractive destination for tourism in the Middle East. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… the jewel in the crown Dubai is the jewel in the crown of tourism in the Middle East. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … the jewel in the crown He has an amazing car collection, but the Mustang is the jewel in the crown. Several actors consider winning a People’s Choice Award the jewel in the crown. Children are the jewels in a mother’s crown. For all my listeners on Anchor, let’s hear your voice. Leave a message sharing your sentence using today’s idiom…. the jewel in the crown. On Fridays, I will post an episode with just your sentences. CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION? How do you contribute to your family? 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. To read today’s podcast and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com MUSIC 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… the ivory tower Remember…Learn Something New Every Day ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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