Back to School PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 183–Transcript and Idiom Notes Wednesday, 5 September 2018 get your brain in gear MUSIC In the U.S. and Canada, loose-leaf describes notebook paper that isn’t bound in a spiral notebook. In other places around the world, loose leaf does not mean the actual paper but instead refers to a flexible system for storing loose pages in a binder- a loose-leaf binder. MUSIC An Italian sheet of paper is foglio di carta which translates to “leaf” of paper. Other romance languages similarly use the same word as leaf for a sheet of paper. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 183…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… get your brain in gear QUOTE MUSIC get your brain in gear … to start working or doing something in a more energetic and effective way I’ve got to think clearly and effectively before creating this quiz. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… get your brain in gear I’ve got to get my brain in gear before creating this quiz. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … get your brain in gear Coffee always helps me get my brain in gear in the morning. My brain gets in gear after 30 minutes of exercise. Come on everyone think. Get your brains in gear. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION What was the number of students in your graduating class? 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 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… a word to the wise Remember…Learn Something New Every Day USAGE informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know ALTERNATIVES get your butt in gear Coffee always helps me get my butt in gear in the morning VOCABULARY gear | NOUN supplies, tools or clothes needed for a special purpose Quickly, grab your gear from the truck. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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