Today’s episode is for Sunday, January 24, 2021. Our phrase on this day is ‘pale in comparison.’ Pale in comparison means one thing seems less, not as good, big, fast, fashionable etc. when it's compared to something else. You can read along as you listen by clicking HERE or by copying and pasting this link into your preferred browser: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/pale-in-comparison/
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Here are some other terms in today’s episode that may have been new for you today:
Take (something) at face value: When we take something at face value, we accept as it is, are not skeptical about it and don't look for an ulterior motive. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/take-at-face-value/
Nascent: When something is new or has just started and is probably going to continue to grow it's still in the early stages or nascent. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/nascent/
