Today’s episode is for Sunday, February 28, 2021. Our phrase is ‘to the gills.’ After eating a splendid meal, a person may say they are full to the gills, meaning they are completely full. 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/ToTheGills
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Go without saying: Go without saying means something is obvious or easily understood. For example, smoking is bad for your health goes without saying. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GoWithoutSaying
Party pooper: A party pooper is someone who takes the happiness out of a situation. Anyone who does something to stop your fun can be a party pooper. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PartyPooper
Peace of mind: Peace of mind is the way you feel when you're calm and have no worries. People look for ways to find peace of mind in our hectic world. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PeaceOfMind
Take its toll: When something takes its toll, it causes you some harm or causes you to suffer in some way. Stress and worry take its toll on us. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeItsToll
