OMG PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 91-Transcript and Idiom Notes Wednesday, 18 April 2018 a breath of fresh air MUSIC Egyptians invented the first breath mints, which were a combination of frankincense, myrrh, and cinnamon boiled with honey and shaped into pellets. MUSIC Tic Tac is a brand of small, hard mints that were first introduced in 1969 by the Italian candymaker Ferrero. The candy was originally called Refreshing Mints, but consumers identified the mint with the tic tac sound of shaking the mints in the container. Tic Tacs are available in over 100 countries and in a variety of different flavors. Besides the original Orange and Fresh Mint flavors, there is Pink Grapefruit, Tangerine and most recently Popcorn flavor. ~Two hours of Tic Tac freshness in less than two calories. OMG –Did you hear that Oxygen and Magnesium are a couple? MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 91…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… a breath of fresh air QUOTE A breath of fresh air is a great thing to take and an even better thing to be. MUSIC a breath of fresh air… is someone or something that is new and different and makes everything seem more exciting, enjoyable, interesting…a refreshing change from what used to be She is so positive. Her speeches are more exciting than the negative speeches that I am used to. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… a breath of fresh air She is so positive. Her speeches are a breath of fresh air. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … a breath of fresh air You are a breath of fresh air every time you visit. This news is a breath of fresh air. I was worried about the test results. Your ideas during the meeting were a breath of fresh air. CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION? How do you tell a friend they have bad breath? 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, idiom notes, and links 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… the salt of the earth Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES ADDITIONAL MEANING a breath of fresh air after being inside for a long time, you feel you need to go outside for cool and clean air Let’s go outside for a breath of fresh air. VOCABULARY breath air that is inhaled and exhaled through your lungs He has bad breath. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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