Oktoberfest PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 205 — Transcript and Idiom Notes Monday, 8 October 2018 a liquid refreshment MUSIC One pint of beer can be poured into an 18 oz glass. The Oktoberfest in Munich Germany annually serves about 13 million pints of beer. That is enough beer to fill nearly three Olympic-sized swimming pools. MUSIC Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is an annual weekend festival held in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is billed as the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 205…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… a liquid refreshment QUOTE From the fool and drunkard, you may learn the truth. —Greek Proverb MUSIC a liquid refreshment … a drink…especially an alcoholic drink After work let’s get together for alcoholic drinks at the bar down the street. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… a liquid refreshment After work let’s get together for liquid refreshments at the bar down the street. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … a liquid refreshment The sales team provided finger foods and liquid refreshments after the quarterly meeting. I have prepared a special liquid refreshment for your 50th birthday party. Here is the business card of the caterer who provided the hors-d’oeuvres and liquid refreshments at our wedding reception. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION Do you drink more than you should? 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… What’s your poison? Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES USAGE humorous | used to make people laugh a liquid refreshment is only funny when used to talk about alcoholic beverages VOCABULARY liquid | NOUN a fluid that flows freely Your doctor suggests you drink 8 ounces of liquid before taking your medication. refreshments | NOUN drinks and small amounts of food What type of refreshments do you buy at the movies? ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
Episode 205 a liquid refreshment
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