Oktoberfest PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 203 — Transcript and Idiom Notes Friday, 5 October 2018 punch-drunk MUSIC Oktoberfest 2018 celebrates its 208th anniversary. The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810. MUSIC The Oktoberfest Blumenau in Brazil is the first largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany. Every year Oktoberfest Blumenau attracts around one million visitors. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 203…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… punch-drunk QUOTE Trust me you can dance. — Vodka MUSIC 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 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… 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 ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
Episode 203 punch-drunk
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