Learn New Idioms and Phrases Like Throw Your Hat Into the Ring

Introduction to New Idioms and Phrases

Hello! It’s Kristine here with the Express to Impress podcast. This episode is a follow-up to the two previous episodes, including How to Get a Job While Being Authentic & Vulnerable With Terri Creeden and Executive Coach Shares Surprising Ways to Stand Out in a Job Interview. You will learn ten new idioms and phrases in English to grow your vocabulary. As a result, you will be able to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear English phrases and will keep up with the conversation. As always, you’ll get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English pronunciation.

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New Idioms and Phrases in English

Alright, I will introduce new idioms and phrases in English, provide definitions, and share how I used them in the previous episodes.

Sum Up (Terri)

Phrase

So I guess that sums up who I am today, but it probably doesn’t sum up all of me because I wasn’t always a coach and a trainer, and I wasn’t always involved with this work on vulnerability.

Definition: To summarize, or describe concisely.

Spark (One’s) Interest (Kristine)

Idiom

Could you tell me more about what sparked your interest in these topics?

Definition: To make someone feel interested or hopeful.

Lean Into (Terri)

Phrase

I think leaning into vulnerability is the right phrase because it implies leaving off any of the shiny polished armor that we put on to try to look anything other than our authentic selves, right?

Definition: To pursue some task or activity with great effort, determination, and perseverance.

Trip (You) Up (Terri)

Phrase

Professionally, ones that definitely tripped you up but that you learned a lesson from.

Definition: To make, or cause to make a mistake.

Flub (Terri)

Idiom

It doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong, and it doesn’t mean that you’re flubbing the interview.

Definition: To botch, bungle, or do something badly.

To Throw (One’s) Hat Into The Ring (Terri)

Idiom

What was it about that job description that got you excited enough to throw your hat into the ring?

Definition: To announce that one will be competing against others.

Track Record (Terri)

Phrase

You can look at my track record.

Definition: The past achievements or performance of a person, organization, or product.

To Nail Something (Kristine)

Idiom

It sounds like she nailed it, and I’m so happy to hear that she’s achieving her goals because of it.

Definition: To do something successfully, or flawlessly.

Now you know some of the best common idioms and phrases in English. I encourage you to start using these expressions today!

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English Learning Homework

Learning takes repetition and implementation. So, I’ll give you some homework! Listen to this episode again and repeat the words out loud to practice. It will not only expand your English vocabulary but help you to improve your American English pronunciation, listening skills, and intonation. You’ll be doing the Shadowing Technique! If you need a reminder about implementing the Shadowing Technique, check out my episode, Introducing the Shadowing Technique for English Learning.  

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