Hispanic Heritage Month PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 195–Transcript and Idiom Notes Friday, 21 September 2018 stand up and be counted MUSIC Denmark was the first country in the world to conduct a census from administrative registers. A census is an official count or survey, especially of the population. MUSIC As of 1 July 2016, the Hispanic population in the United States numbers 57.5 million. Hispanics make up 17.8 percent of America’s total population. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 195…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… stand up and be counted QUOTE Making a difference is always possible, especially with persistence and dedication. —Gladys De La Mora MUSIC stand up and be counted … to let people know your opinions especially if those opinions may cause you trouble…to not hide or be ashamed of your beliefs…to show public support for something During elections, it’s critical that you let politicians know your opinion. Vote! Here is the same sentence using the idiom… stand up and be counted During elections, it’s critical that you stand up and be counted. Vote! Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … stand up and be counted If you want the laws to change, you must be willing to stand up and be counted. Those men named in the #me too movement must be prepared to stand up and be counted. Be brave. Stand up and be counted. Don’t hide behind the internet and voice their opinions. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION Were you counted in your country’s most recent census? 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… roll off the tongue Remember…Learn Something New Every Day ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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