Surfin’ USA | The Beach Boys PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 152-Transcript & Idiom Notes Monday, 16 July 2018 catch some rays MUSIC European sunscreens provide better UVA protection. French sunscreens from La Roche-Posay and Vichy contain higher concentrations of Mexoryl, one of the most potent and stable UVA protectors. European sunscreens are often difficult to find in America, and they usually are 3-4 times more expensive then what they cost in Europe. MUSIC Walvis Bay, located in Namibia, contains open spaces, scenic beauty and unique marine and plant life. It is well suited for the outdoor lifestyle, boasting sports such as sandboarding, kiting, surfing, swimming, angling, sailing, golf and many other indoor and outdoor sports. Nambia is a country in Southern Africa whose Western border is the Atlantic Ocean. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 152…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… catch some rays QUOTE Smell the sea, and feel the sky let your soul and spirit fly. ~Van Morrison MUSIC catch some rays … means to lie or sit outside in the sun…to sunbathe Let’s go to the beach and lie in the sun. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… catch some rays Let’s go to the beach and catch some rays. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … catch some rays I enjoy sitting in the park and catching some rays. I plan to catch a few rays while I am on vacation. You look like you have soaked up a few rays. Where did you go on vacation? CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION? Where did your family go on vacation? 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. To read 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… swim against the tide Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES ALTERNATIVE catch a few rays We sat on the park bench to catch a few rays. soak up a few rays We sat on the park bench to soak up a few rays. USAGE informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know VOCABULARY ray | NOUN a beam or line of light that you see coming from an object The sun rays blinded me while driving. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
