The Duke and Duchess of Sussex | Prince Harry and Meghan Markle PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 115 -Transcript & Idiom Notes Monday, 21 May 2018 a double-edged sword MUSIC In the UK, The Royal Marriages Act of 1772 requires that all royal family members must have consent from Queen Elizabeth in order to marry. The law was changed in 2013, and now only the six people closest to the throne need the queen’s permission. MUSIC A man asking a woman’s father for her hand in marriage become popular in America in the 19th century. A 2015 survey reported that 77% of men asked for either the bride’s father or both parent’s permission before proposing. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 115… of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… a double-edged sword QUOTE Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements. ~Queen Elizabeth II MUSIC a double-edged sword …something that causes both advantages and problems…something that has good and bad results…it has both an advantage and disadvantage Being famous is both a blessing and a curse. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… a double-edged sword Being famous is a double-edged sword. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … a double-edged sword Some people consider wealth a double-edged sword. His arrogance was a double-edged sword. He was successful at work, but his friends disliked being around him. Sharing on Facebook at times can be a two-edged sword. a two edged-sword is an alternative to a double-edged sword sword is used as a NOUN in the idiom… a double-edged sword a sword is a weapon with a long metal blade that has a sharp point and edge The museum has a large display of medieval swords. CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION? What would you do if a family member told you they killed someone in a hit and run accident? Would you report them to the police? For all my listeners on Anchor, let’s have a conversation. Leave a voice message sharing your sentence using today’s idiom…. a double-edged sword. On Fridays, I will post an episode with your sentences. 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 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… the jewel in the crown Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES ALTERNATIVES a two-edged sword VOCABULARY sword | /ˈsoɚd / | NOUN a weapon with a long metal blade that has a sharp point and edge He has a collection of swords. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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Episode 114 a king’s ransom
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Episode 114 -Transcript & Idiom Notes
Friday, 17 May 2018
a king’s ransom
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding cost an estimated $45.8 million us. Security and police protection are the most expensive costs. The British government pays the cost of security for the royal wedding, Meghan is expected to buy her wedding dress and, the royal family pays for all other wedding expenses.
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In 2017 the average wedding in America costs $33,000. The wedding venue or location is the highest expense. 44% of weddings in America are paid for by the bride’s family. The tradition of the bride’s family paying for the wedding comes from the ancient concept of a dowry. A dowry is a sum paid to the groom for becoming the provider of the bride
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Hello and welcome to episode 114 … of… An Idiom a Day
I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… a king’s ransom
A throne is only a bench covered with velvet – Napoléon Bonaparte
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a king’s ransom …is a phrase used to emphasize an enormous amount of money
That sports car must have cost a significantly large amount of money.
Here is the same sentence using the idiom… a king’s ransom
That sports car must have cost a king’s ransom.
Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … a king’s ransom
He paid a king’s ransom for her engagement ring.
You have to pay a king’s ransom for a house in the city.
I bet you paid a king’s ransom for that watch.
CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION?
What family tradition would you like to pass on?
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
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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… a double-edged sword
Remember…Learn Something New Every Day
©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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