Welcome to English in a Minute from home! Many animals have teeth and nails. But what does it mean to fight tooth and nail? Speaker A: Jonathan, did you see that email from Simone? She did not get the manager's position.Speaker B: What? She fought tooth and nail for that job!Speaker A: Well, she may have fought hard for it… but she didn't get it.Speaker B: Ouch! When … [Read more...] about Fight Tooth and Nail (Idioms)
Interrupt (News Words)
Welcome to Voice of America's News Words. Space junk threatened the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station recently. Interrupt More than 1,000 large pieces from a broken satellite forced the astronauts to seek shelther in their capsules. It happened after Russia shot down an old space satellite. NASA said the threat could continue to interrupt … [Read more...] about Interrupt (News Words)
Gut Feeling (Idioms)
Welcome to English in a Minute from home! "Gut" is another word for your stomach area. But what could it mean to have a "gut feeling?" Speaker A: Jonathan, how's it going with that girl you met in your Zoom dance class?Speaker B: It's going okay. She's nice and interesting, but I just have a gut feeling that we're not right for each other.Speaker A: Listen to your gut, … [Read more...] about Gut Feeling (Idioms)
Big Bird Facing Criticism over Vaccine Message
Big Bird is a popular and beloved character from the children’s television show “Sesame Street.” Recently, Big Bird wrote on his official Twitter page that he had been vaccinated against COVID-19. Big Bird wrote, “My wing is feeling a little sore, but it’ll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy.” The COVID-19 shot just became available to … [Read more...] about Big Bird Facing Criticism over Vaccine Message
Jewelweed in the Garden: Pretty, Possibly Useful
Lee Reich is an expert on gardening who writes about the subject for the Associated Press. Recently, he wrote a story about a plant that a gardening friend could not identify -- even though the plant is common. The plant has green leaves and large, yellow flowers. It appeared in Reich’s friend’s garden although he had not planted it. The area did not get a lot of … [Read more...] about Jewelweed in the Garden: Pretty, Possibly Useful