Daily Easy English Expression Podcast

0577 Daily Easy English Lesson PODCAST—to freeze my butt off

06 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s English expression and dialog: to freeze my butt off I heard you’re moving to the mountains. That’s the plan. You’re gonna freeze your...

0576 Daily Easy English Lesson PODCAST—to move mountains

29 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s English expression and dialog: to move mountains Your daughter works so hard. I know. Her determination is amazing. She’ll move mountains ...

0575 Daily Easy English Lesson PODCAST—to be chintzy

16 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s English expression and dialog: to be chintzy I’ll give you 50 cents each time you take out the garbage. What?! Don’t be so chintzy, dad!...

0574 Daily Easy English Lesson PODCAST—snazzy

10 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s English expression and dialog: snazzy Did you see Pavel’s team photo? The soccer team photo? Yeah! Pretty snazzy uniforms! But can they pl...

0573 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Close, but no cigar.

03 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Close, but no cigar. How many states in the United States of America? 48! Wrong. 54. Wrong. 51! Close, but no cigar! ...

0572 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—count your blessings

02 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: count your blessings Are you crying? No, I’m just so sad for the children. Yeah… War is so disgusting. I count my...

0571 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—rubbernecker

24 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: rubbernecker Oh no. Be careful. An accident. Whoa! On the other side of the street, too! Don’t be a rubbernecker. D...

0570 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—What gives?

23 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: What gives? I heard you told everyone I failed the test. Well, I… What gives? Huh? I just didn’t want people to b...

0569 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to have a go!

22 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: have a go You look like you need help. Well, I’m trying to decide if I should try DDM. Have a go! I think you’d l...

0568 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—I lost my cool.

20 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: I lost my cool. Why is there spaghetti sauce on the wall? Oh…I got a little angry last night… And? And I lost my ...

0567 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Holy crap!

18 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: holy crap! Holy crap! What? What happened? I just put vinegar in the cake mix. You idiot! You fool! Ugh~~ FINALLY! I'...

0566 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to give someone the benefit of the doubt

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to give someone the benefit of the doubt Where’s Mark? He’s late. He said he got a flat tire. And you believed hi...

0565 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— to be chummy with ~

28 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be chummy with ~ Why are you being all chummy with Lima? You don’t know? Don’t know what? He’s one of the ow...

0564 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—don't quote me on that

27 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: don’t quote me on that Coach Shane’s having a big sale, but don’t quote me on that. Cool! Why? He’s starting ...

0563 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—grab a nap

26 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: grab a nap Is there anything else you need? No, nothing. Thanks. Okay. I’m gonna go grab a nap. Sleep well^^ I usua...

0562 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to sugarcoat SMT

25 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to sugarcoat SMT So, how’d you like my poem? Well…it was nice. Come on! Don’t sugarcoat it! Tell me. Um… Don’...

0561 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Don't quit your day job!

24 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Don’t quit your day job I started a new business! Doing what? I’m gonna sell handmade wool socks! In the desert? ...

0560 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a rat's nest

23 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a rat’s nest I have to go to Eduardo’s today. You don’t sound too excited. No, his place is a rat’s nest. Yuc...

0559 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—farm-to-fork

22 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: farm-to-fork What are your grocery bills? A little high. About $300. Wow! Why so much? I look for farm-to-fork foods....

0558 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—urbanite

21 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: urbanite Let’s go to Le Grange tonight! The restaurant? No thanks~ Why not? It sounds great~ Pfft~ It’s for urban...

0557 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to dump something out

20 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to dump something out Who dumped out my candies? The cats. And my pencil cup? The cats. What’s their problem? I gue...

0556 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a dork

19 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a dork What are you doing? Oh…just…nothing. Making faces in the mirror? Dork! Leave me alone~ What happened? I up...

0555 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—flickering

18 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: flickering Do you have a minute? What do you need? The light in my room is flickering. I’ll change it for you. Do y...

0554 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—pull your weight

17 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: pull your weight Oh, no. Is John on our team? Yeah, why? He never pulls his weight! Really? He seems like a hard work...

0553 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—under my belt

16 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: under my belt I’m a beginner, but can I join DDM? Well, once you get my Daily Dictation videos under your belt, the...

0552 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—lay it on me

14 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: lay it on me Do you have time now? Oh, right. Your new idea. Lay it on me. Well, I think you should make a better web...

0551 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—sound asleep

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: sound asleep Where were you last night? I went to bed early. I was tired~ I called you three times! Sorry~ I was soun...

0550 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—lean on me

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: lean on me I’m so nervous. Moving to another country. Well, lean on me. I’m there for you. I really appreciate it...

Daily Easy English PODCAST 549: Your wish is my command...

24 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Your wish is my command^^ Coach Shane, can you do something special for us for Christmas? How about a story about St. Nick? Who’s that? That’s ano...

Daily Easy English PODCAST 548: # to go

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

# to go Christmas is almost here! Two days to go! Will Santa be visiting? I hope so! I was perfect ALL year!

Daily Easy English Podcast 547: holiday cheer

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

holiday cheer Shane, belt out some holiday cheer! I’m not in the mood. Come on, Scrooge! Bah humbug!

Daily Easy English Podcast 546--Bah! Humbug!

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Bah! Humbug! Are you looking forward to Christmas? Bah! Humbug! Oh, come on! Santa won’t like that! Bah! HUMBUG! There is no Santa.

Daily Easy English 545--The holiday season~~

22 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I'm currently in CHICAGO looking for a new home, but I still want to give you guys some English to master!! the holiday season Are you doing anything ...

0544 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to belt out a song

19 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to belt out a song You can really belt out a tune! Come on~ Everyone can sing Jingle Bells! Yeah, but you were really...

0543 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Yes, siree, Bob!

11 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Yes, siree, Bob! I’d like to upgrade my internet speed to Ultra. No problem. Can you come out with the new modem to...

0542 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—buff

10 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: buff You’re pretty buff. Yeah? I’ve been working out a bit. Great! Any reason? Not really. I just like the exerci...

0541 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a knee-jerk reaction/response

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a knee-jerk reaction/response What do you think of the riots? Well, my knee-jerk reaction is to support the people. B...

0540 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—drained

05 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: drained You look tired. I’m totally drained. What happened? Eh~ Some people expect too much. Although I LOVE this s...

0539 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—in a huff

03 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Where’s Shane going in a huff? He’s mad again. What’d you do? I told him his jokes weren’t funny. When people...

0538 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to eyeball something

29 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to eyeball something How many boxes are you going to need? I have no idea. Just eyeball your stuff and guess. Um…tw...

0537 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—lemming, sheep, sheeple

28 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: lemming, sheep, sheeple Dude, your phone is so old. It still works. And when’s the last time you bought clothes? I ...

0536 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—get into a groove

26 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: get into a groove Did you ride this morning? No, I got up late. Come on! You need to exercise. I know. I need to get ...

0535 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—long-winded

25 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: long-winded Are you watching C-Span? Yeah. Those guys are so long-winded. How can you watch? It helps me fall asleep!...

0534 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to chime in

21 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to chime in I completely disagreed with John. Really? Yes! He was totally wrong. Why didn’t you chime in? Do you th...

0533 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to patch things up

20 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to patch things up Come to the game with us! You and Sue are back together? Yeah! We patched things up. That’s grea...

0532 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—for starters…

19 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: for starters… My English isn’t improving. How are you studying? Books. Sometimes movies. Well, for starters, you ...

0531 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—let it slide

18 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: let it slide I’m surprised to see you here. Why? Your mom was SO mad at you the other day. Oh, she always lets me s...

0530 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—in a pinch

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: in a pinch Problem. We don’t have buttermilk. You got milk and lemon juice, right? Yes. Well, in a pinch, that’ll...

0529 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—short and sweet

15 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: short and sweet Oh, you’re finished with the book? Yep. You wanna read it? Maybe. How was it? Short and sweet. You’...

Friday, November 13th. Starting with me, I pledge NO violence.

14 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

My heart goes out to all the victims in Paris. To all the victims of SENSELESS violence. I can't make it stop around the world, but I will always do m...

0528 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—mental

13 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: mental Where are you going? I’m gonna go play golf. Golf is so mental. No, it’s not. But it is a very mental game...

0527 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be gifted

12 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be gifted What are you gifted at? Sleeping! No, serious. Tell me! Hmm… I guess I’m a very good explainer! Some...

0526 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to pick it up

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to pick it up Coach Shane speaks too slow. You think so? Yes. I wish he’d pick it up! Leave him a message. I missed...

0525 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to kick off

08 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to kick off When’s the season kick off? Football? Is there another season? Back in September~ How do you TODAY'S EX...

0524 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—thrift shop

07 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: thrift shop New shirt? Yep. Thrift shop? How’d you know? Just a guess. Do you spend a lot of money on clothes? Not ...

0523 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—cut through the clutter

05 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: cut through the clutter What’s this? That’s my resume. It’s pink. A pink resume? Yes! I gotta cut through the c...

0522 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— a dead giveaway

04 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a dead giveaway So, did you like the chocolate cake? Huh? Oh…how’d you know I ate some? Well, the chocolate all o...

0521 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a no-brainer

03 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a no-brainer My English is good, but I can’t hear what native English speakers say! Yes. That’s why I joined DDM....

0520 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—hand-me-downs

31 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: hand-me-downs You’re throwing away all those clothes? Yeah. They’re hand-me-downs. Let me see them. I’ll take s...

0519 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—air quotes (body language and spoken!)

29 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: air quotes Shane is SO funny~ What? No he’s not. You weren’t watching. I was doing this ~~~ Oh! Air quotes! Humor...

0518 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a longshot (long-shot, long shot)

28 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a longshot (also “long shot” AND long-shot) Do you think Shane will become a Hollywood movie star? It’s a longs...

0517 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—discipline (noun and verb)

27 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: discipline (noun and verb) Ooh! Cake! Maybe I’ll get a small piece. Aren’t you on a diet? You need some disciplin...

0516 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to cry: sob, wail, whimper

26 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to cry: sob, wail, whimper When I saw that puppy whimpering I wanted to cry. I was completely sobbing. It was so sad....

0515 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to follow along

24 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to follow along The first thing you need to do is call the US embassy. That’s the first thing? Weren’t you follow...

0514 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—peachy

23 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: peachy Hi! Long time no see! Yeah, good to see you! How’s everything? Everything’s peachy! Yourself? Couldn’t b...

0513 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— ~ gives me a complex

22 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: ~ gives me a complex Let’s go to John’s barbecue this Sunday. No. He gives me a complex. What? Why? His life is s...

0512 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—blah~

21 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: blah~ You look a little… Blah? Yeah! I’m am blah~ Nothing’s going right in my life~~ YOU have the power to CHOO...

0511 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—fingers crossed

20 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: fingers crossed John failed his exam. Ha! I’m glad. He never studied. But you told him you would keep your fingers ...

0510 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—travel halfway around the world to…

17 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: travel halfway around the world to… I’d travel halfway around the world to meet Celine Dion. She lives about 10 m...

0509 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to leave no stone unturned

16 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to leave no stone unturned Did you find them yet? No. I’m still looking. Leave no stone unturned. I need them! How ...

0508 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—cut to the chase

15 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: cut to the chase I’ve got a big favor to ask. Go ahead. Well, you know how I love you. And I think you’re the gre...

0507 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to put lipstick on a pig

14 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to put lipstick on a pig What do you think of my business proposal? Well, I don’t think it’ll work. What if I add...

0506 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— heading VS going

13 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: heading VS going Going somewhere? I’m heading out. Where you going? I’ll head over to Mike’s then home. Did you...

0505 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—What's all this racket?

12 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: What’s all this racket? What’s all this racket? I’m trying to fix the sink. It sounds like your destroying it. ...

0504 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Will do.

11 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Will do. You going over to Mike’s? Yeah. I’m on my way now. Tell him I’ll see him on Friday. Will do. I hope yo...

0503 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—in a nutshell

10 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: in a nutshell Do you think I can use this song in my YouTube video? Well, the copyright laws are very strict. And com...

0502 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—What the…

09 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: What the… What the… What’s wrong? The bank charged me a fee for putting money in my account! What? Are you seri...

0501 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—weather vs climate

08 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: weather vs climate How’s the weather today? It’s raining! It’s great! I thought it never rained there. Rarely. ...

0500 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be stoked

07 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be stoked Wow! 500 E-cubed lessons! That’s a lot, huh? Yes! You must be exhausted! No way! I’m stoked! 500 mor...

0499 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—cry me a river

06 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: cry me a river Paris was wonderful, but the wine was so expensive. Uh-huh. Really. And we paid over 100 euros every n...

0498 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—but no~~~

05 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: but no~~~ Want some more KFC? No! I could have been grilling, but no~~~ Quit complaining. The rain is nice! I wanted ...

0497 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—"a bug" body-related

03 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a bug (body-related) Wash your hands with soap. Alright~~ There’s a bug going around. Okay! BE CAREFUL. Right now, ...

0496 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a bug

02 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a bug So, how’s the update? There’s a major bug! What? My battery life was cut in half! I switched back to the ol...

0495 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—out of date

01 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: out of date What are you doing? I’m updating the software. It’s out of date. Oh, I should do that, too. I’ll le...

0494 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a poor excuse

30 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a poor excuse He broke up with you? Why? He said, “You’re too good for me.” Oh~ That’s a poor excuse! He has ...

0493 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to talk a mile a minute

29 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to talk a mile a minute Did you understand anything he said? No! He talks a mile a minute~ He should be a sports anno...

0492 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—take a dip

26 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: take a dip It’s so hot. Let’s go take a dip. Great idea! The lake? Too far. Let’s go to the pool. Fall (autumn)...

0491 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to feign something

25 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to feign something Here comes the boss. He saw us watching the game. Quick--feign death. Were you men watching the ga...

0490 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—You name it.

24 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: You name it. You wanna name my cat? No! You name it! What should I name it? You name it! How about…Shane?! Are you ...

0489 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a nail-biter

23 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a nail-biter Did you see Green Bay on Sunday? Yes! That was a nail-biter! It was an excellent victory! IF you like sp...

0488 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—my lips are sealed

21 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: my lips are sealed Ryan’s birthday party is Friday. It’s a secret. You mean Brian? Oh, yeah. Brian. Don’t tell ...

0487 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—mum's the word

20 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: mum’s the word We’re having a surprise birthday party for Brian on Friday. Awesome. Mum’s the word, okay? Got i...

0486 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—pass it on/along

19 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: pass it on/along Hey, Brian’s birthday is Friday. Oh. We’re gonna have a surprise birthday party for him. Pass it...

0485 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to bow out

18 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to bow out I heard your marathon is tomorrow. Yeah, but I had to bow out. What? Why? My knee (went out). I can’t ru...

0484 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—an 8.3 magnitude quake

17 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: an 8.3 magnitude quake Did you hear? An earthquake just hit Chile. Oh no. What magnitude? 8.3. Wow~ That’s a big on...

0483 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—bursting at the seams

16 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: bursting at the seams Did you like it? That was the best spaghetti ever! You want a bit more! No! I’m already burst...

0482 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Dead broke

15 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Dead broke Did you hear what Hillary Clinton said? Now what? After Bill retired as president, they were dead broke! W...

0481 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to tear around/through

14 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: tear around/through What was that? The cat’s tearing around the house. He broke my lamp! But he’s so cute^^ What ...

0480 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—crash

13 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: crash I’m starting to crash. How long have you been working? I’ve been working since 6am. 15 hours. Yeah. You nee...

0479 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Dutch, Holland, Netherlands

12 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Dutch, Holland, Netherlands Where are you from? The Netherlands. Oh, Holland, right? Well, Holland is actually just a...