Catch Word #279 – Over my dead body

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🗓️ 5 September 2024

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Catch Word, Andrew and Suzanne explore two strong English expressions that you can use when you want to say, "absolutely not!" or when something is completely impossible. They are "Over my dead body" and "When hell freezes over." These expressions are used to show firm refusal or to say that something will never happen.

What you will learn in this episode:

* Understanding idioms: Learn how to use the expressions "Over my dead body" and "When hell freezes over" to show strong disagreement or to describe something that is impossible.
* Vocabulary in context: Learn the different contexts in which these expressions can be used, including both serious and playful situations.
* Cultural tips: Learn how these expressions are used in everyday conversations and when it is appropriate to use them.

How you will improve your English with this episode:

* Expand your vocabulary: Learn and practice using new expressions that will help you sound more natural and fluent in English.
* Improve your listening: Build your skills so you can understand and follow native speakers discussing real-life situations.
* Boost your confidence: Feel more confident using strong language in English to express your opinions or stand your ground in conversations.
* Practice speaking English: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

Important links:

* Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.
* Join the Culips Discord server
* Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)

Transcript

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0:00.0	Hello everyone. My name is Andrew. Hey guys I'm Suzanne. And this is the
0:07.9	Q-Lips English podcast. Welcome to another episode of Catch Word, the Kuleb series that teaches you idioms,
0:19.6	Phrasoverbs, and expressions to help you sound more natural and fluent in English.
0:25.9	Today joining me is my co-host Suzanne. Hey there Suzanne, how's it going?
0:31.9	Hey Andrew, hey everybody, I'm great, thank you.
0:36.0	And I hope you guys are doing well.
0:38.0	Before we get started with today's episode,
0:40.0	though, Andrew and I want to give a quick shout out to our Culeps members.
0:45.6	Yes that is right a big shout out and thank you to all of our amazing members for
0:51.0	their support as without our CLips members, we wouldn't exist.
0:55.0	This podcast wouldn't exist.
0:57.0	So thank you to all of our members out there who are supporting us.
1:01.0	Guys, we really do appreciate it.
1:04.0	Now if you would like to become a member, well, we highly recommend it.
1:08.0	When you're a member, you will get access to lots of great benefits and bonuses, such as ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our
1:18.3	member-only series, The Fluency Files.
1:22.3	And for this episode, we've got a special interactive transcript that lets you follow along with
1:27.0	the audio, making it easier to understand and learn the expressions will be teaching you.
1:32.4	And we've also prepared a helpful study guide which has been written by our
1:38.2	expert English teachers and it will help you to get the most out of this episode with clear explanations of the key
1:46.8	vocabulary you'll hear Suzanne and I use today.
1:50.4	Plus there are usage, examples quiz practice exercises and more.
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