PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 140-Transcript & Idiom Notes Wednesday, 27 June 2018 the light of someone’s life MUSIC In 2017 there were an estimated 267,000 stay-at-home dads in America. MUSIC In China, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June, but it used to be celebrated on the 8th of August. The reason is a linguistic one; the Chinese word for eight is ba, the common word for father is ba-ba – therefore the eighth day of the eighth month sounds similar to papa. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 140…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… the light of someone’s life QUOTE A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms even when his hands are empty. MUSIC the light of someone’s life…means a much-loved person…someone who makes you happy Our 30-year friendship makes me happy. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… the light of someone’s life Our 30-year friendship is the light of my life. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … the light of someone’s life His four daughters were the light of my father’s life. Family is the light of her life. My husband, the light of my life, thank you for 28 wonderful years. CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION? What is the happiest memory of your father? 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 transcript 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… bring someone down a peg Remember…Learn Something New Every Day ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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