This episode was published on Friday, November 12, 2021. Our Word of the Day is ‘on edge.’ If you are on edge, you are feeling nervous, worried or anxious about something. When you are on edge it is difficult to calm down and relax. 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/OnEdge
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Below are three terms from today’s episode that may have been new for you.
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
Knock-on effect: When one event is indirectly caused by another that is the knock-on effect. Dominos falling provides a good image of the knock-on effect. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/KnockOnEffect
Pinch your pennies: If you pinch your pennies, you spend as little money as possible. To pinch your pennies suggests you carefully consider each purchase. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PinchYourPennies
