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Change things up: When you change things up, you change yourself, your habits or something else to make an improvement. A positive outcome is desired. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ChangeThingsUp

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Below are 5 terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.

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

A change is as good as a rest/holiday: changing your work location or to a new task is as beneficial or refreshing as a vacation or day off. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AChangeIsAsGoodAsARest

In a rut: Sometimes, you feel as if each day is just like the one before. Nothing new or exciting ever seems to happen. You are stuck in a rut. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InARut

In the middle of nowhere: A great place to find quiet is in the middle of nowhere, a place that is far away from all civilization, such as towns or cities. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheMiddleOfNowhere

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: you should not adopt newer tech when the old stuff still works. It's a conservative way of thinking. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/IfItAintBrokeDontFixIt