Today’s episode is for August 23, 2020. Our phrase today is ‘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. You can read along as you listen by following this link: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/take-at-face-value/
Here are some other terms in today's podcast that may be new to you:
Ulterior motive: Quite simply an ulterior motive is a secret reason for doing something. An ulterior motive for something may be in their self-interest. LINK: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/word-of-the-day-ulterior-motive/
Second-guess: The first meaning of second-guess is to criticize someone after the fact. The second is to predict what will happen or what someone will do. LINK: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/second-guess/
Take (something) with a grain of salt: If you take something with a grain of salt, it means that you have to realize or understand that it may not be entirely accurate. LINK: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/take-something-with-a-grain-of-salt/
