Today’s episode is for Monday, April 19, 2021. Our adage today is ‘Rome wasn't built in a day.’ The adage Rome wasn't built in a day means if you want to create something great, it'll require time, determination and perseverance. You can read along as you listen by clicking HERE or by copying and pasting this link into your preferred browser: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RomeWasntBuiltInDay
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Here are some other terms in today’s episode that may have been new for you today:
Adage: an adage is the same as a saying or proverb. They all mean an expression that most people believe expresses the truth. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Adage
Join the club: Using the phrase join the club is a way to show empathy and solidarity with your fellow humans who are as confused, lost or worried as you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JoinTheClub
Par for the course: Par for the course means something is typical or expected for a situation. When your performance is average, it's par for the course. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ParForTheCourse
Wax and wane: Wax means a thing is getting bigger or stronger. Wane implies that a thing is getting smaller or weaker. The moon will wax and wane monthly. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WaxAndWane
Buff: Buff has a few meanings. It means to take care of yourself and be in shape, a yellowish-brown colour or to be knowledgeable about a topic. https://b.link/Buff
