Daily Easy English Expression Podcast

0378 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—I can't shake SOMETHING~

15 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: I can’t shake SOMETHING Are you still not feeling well? I can’t shake this cold. How long have you had it? Over a...

0377 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—I'm off out TIME

15 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: I’m off out TIME I’m off out next week camping. You’re what? I have the week off and will leave to go camping. ...

0376 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— just plain ADJECTIVE

14 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: just plain ADJECTIVE So, do you like it? You made this? Yeah! Homemade yogurt is easy. Wow. This is just plain excell...

0375 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—the tide has turned for/against

12 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: the tide has turned for/against Do you think Hillary will be next? President? No. The tide has turned against her. Wh...

0374 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—sit tight

11 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: sit tight I sent you my application. Now what should I do? Just sit tight. You’ll contact me? Yes, we’ll contact ...

0373 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—A pales in comparison to B

10 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: A pales in comparison to B This chicken is good. Yeah, but it pales in comparison to my mom’s. So, invite me to you...

0372 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—binge-listening

09 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: binge-listening What are you laughing at? The LME podcast! I’ve been binge-listening to it! What’s your favorite ...

0371 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a token American

08 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a token American That guy is really fat. And look at him eating that hotdog! He’s a token American. We really need ...

0370 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a solid background in ~

07 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a solid background in Why do you think you’re good for the job? I’ve got a solid background in programming. What ...

0369 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a perfect mix of A and B

06 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a perfect mix of A and B How would you describe Coach Shane’s DDM? A perfect mix of education and entertainment. So...

0368 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—puts a smile on my face

05 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: puts a smile on my face What puts a smile on your face? My students! Really? Yeah! They learn so much and they use it...

0367 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to water down

04 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to water down I like that Japanese scientist. Michio Kaku? Why him? He knows how to water down difficult subjects. Th...

0366 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—freebies

03 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: freebies I love shopping at Ralph’s Beauty Store. Why? They always give out great freebies. Like what? Lotions and ...

0365 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to tide someone over

02 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to tide someone over Hey, John, I know you’ve been having some tough times. Yeah, it hasn’t been easy. Well, take...

0364 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to get through TIME

01 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to get through ~ I don’t know if I’m gonna get through the day. Are you that stressed? Can I help? Would you plea...

0363 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—no pun intended

30 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: no pun intended Oh no! What happened? I spilled maple syrup on my keyboard!!! Ooh—now that’s a sticky situation. ...

0362 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a sticky situation

29 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a sticky situation I think I saw Becky’s boyfriend with another woman. Are you sure? Yeah…he was kissing her. Oh ...

0361 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—NERD vs GEEK

28 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: nerd versus geek John is such a nerd. No, he’s more of a geek. What’s the difference? John is overly confident an...

0360 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be thick-skinned

27 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be thick-skinned (tough-skinned) My professor is SO mean to me. He always criticizes my writing. You need to be mo...

03 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—save my spot

26 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Save my spot! Are you okay? Oh man...I’ve really gotta go to the bathroom. Could you save my spot? Sure, no problem...

0358 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to cut in line

25 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to cut in line Uh, did you just cut in line? Oh, there’s a line here? Yeah! The end of the line is way back there. ...

0357 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a retrospective

24 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a retrospective Are you going to Picasso’s retrospective? Where is it? At MoMA. I’m going on Friday. Great. I’d...

0356 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Third World problems

23 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: First World problems Look at this! My coffee’s only 4/5ths full! First World problems… Well, it’s true! I paid ...

0355 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to nip it in the bud

22 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to nip it in the bud I think I’m gonna get that Caramel Macchiato. That was really good yesterday. No, you better n...

0354 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be engaged

21 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be engaged Why do you like Coach Shane’s English lessons? He keeps me engaged. What? You’re getting married to...

0353 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to run ragged

20 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to run ragged My new schedule is running me ragged. Pretty tough? I’m busy from 7am to 7pm non-stop! Wow! Don’t w...

0352 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a Sunday driver

19 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a Sunday driver Come on. Relax. We’ve got time. I hate these Sunday drivers. Relax! Don’t cause an accident. Plea...

0351 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to swerve

18 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to swerve Why’d that guy swerve? Look out! Oh…a dog! Oh, that’s SO dangerous. Let’s drive slowly~ Please subs...

0350 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to fall flat

17 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to fall flat Boy, that movie really fell flat. Yeah~ What a waste of money. Let’s go watch some Seinfeld. Good idea...

0349 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be washed up

16 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be washed up Shane, why don’t you sing again? I’m too old. But you were SO excellent! That’s was a long time...

0348 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be in its infancy

15 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be in its infancy How’s your new company going? Nicely. We’re still in our infancy. Have you broke even? Not y...

0347 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to break even

14 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to break even What kind of business do you want to start? I want to sell ice cream! But…this is Alaska. Everyone lo...

0346 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—dazzle

13 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: dazzle How was Vegas? The hotels were quite nice. Did you see any shows? There was a magic show that really dazzled m...

0345 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to mold A into B

12 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to mold A into B Why do you teach English? I coach students to be masters of English. Why? So that they can change th...

0344 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to pan out

11 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to pan out Did you get that car you were talking about? No. It didn’t pan out. What happened? The guy was asking to...

0343 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—asking price

10 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: asking price Look at this sweater. Nice. Is it wool? 100%. It’s beautiful. What are they asking? (What's the asking...

0342 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Yikes!

09 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Yikes! Shane, I want you to give the opening speech. Oh, okay. How long should it be? 60 minutes. Yikes! Um, how many...

0341 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to GIVE smo A HOLLER

08 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to give SMO a holler I heard you’re moving next week. Yes! I’m excited. Well, give me a holler if you need any he...

0340 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to dwell on something

07 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to dwell on sth The boss is always dwelling on the importance of coming in early. Yeah, but he’s the first to fall ...

0339 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be industrious

06 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: industrious Wow! Did you clean your room? Yep. And I did the dishes. Great. And I folded the clothes! You are so indu...

0338 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—More power to you!

05 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: More power to you! You look good! Exercising? Walking! I’m up to 3 miles a day^^ Great! More power to you! Thanks. ...

0337 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— ~ standing in my way

04 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: ~ standing in my way You should focus on English. I know. But… What’s standing in your way? I don’t have time! ...

0336 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—He can hold his own.

03 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: He can hold his own Look at that guy? Still drinking! And he’s fine. He can hold his own. How many beers is that? T...

0335 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—He is a loose cannon

02 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: He is a loose cannon Shane’s videos are so stupid. Don’t tell him that. Why? What’s he gonna do? He’ll punch ...

0334 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—(to be) bogged down

01 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: bogged down Why didn’t you text me back? I’m sorry, I was busy. Didn’t you see it? I did, but I was SO bogged d...

0333 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to blow off some steam

31 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to blow off some steam And another thing—stop playing games all night! Stop nagging me! Where are you going? I’m ...

0332 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—nagging

30 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: nagging Wash your hands before eating. I will. And clean under your fingernails. I will. And use soap! I will! Stop n...

0331 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—go figure

29 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: go figure So, you don’t like carrots, but you like carrot cake? Yep. And you love tomato soup, but you hate tomatoe...

0330 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—that figures

28 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: that figures Shane got stuck on the mountain. That figures. Why? If it snowed down here, it must have snowed a lot mo...

0329 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—snubbed

27 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: snubbed And the Oscar goes to Tom Hanks! I can’t believe they snubbed you. I knew I wouldn’t win. But your acting...

0328 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—kudos

26 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: kudos Did you sign up for the free DDM lectures? Yes, I finally did! Kudos to you! Thanks! Thanks for telling me abou...

0327 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—starting is half the battle

25 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Starting is half the battle How can I master English? Did you start DDM? Ugh… Isn’t it too difficult? Hey—start...

0326 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—litterbug

24 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Litterbug Hey! Litterbug. Huh? Oh, it’s just a cigarette butt. Use your pocket! Sorry~ Please subscribe on iTunes a...

0325 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to take it out on someone

23 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to take it out on someone I’m sorry I took it out on you. You always do! I’m sorry. My dad made me so mad. Try an...

0324 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—on the sly

22 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: on the sly Your weight is the same. I know doctor. I can’t lose weight. Have you been eating sweets on the sly? Uh…...

0323 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—up and about

21 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: up and about John! You’re back! Yes! I’m completely recovered! Good to see you up and about^^ It’s good to be b...

0322 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—steep

20 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: steep How’s the new program working? Perfectly! How much did you pay? A grand. Wow!! That’s pretty steep. Please ...

0321 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a grand

19 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a grand What’s the rent on this place? A grand. That’s pretty expensive. Well, it’s a really nice place. Please...

0320 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Let's throw a party~

18 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Let's throw a party- Are you gonna throw a party? For what? It’s your birthday! Ha! I’m too old for birthday part...

0319 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—trash it

17 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: trash it Are you gonna keep this CD? Trash it. It’s unopened! I don’t like the singer! Please subscribe on iTunes...

0318 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—stepping stone

16 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: stepping stone I’m thinking about joining DDM. Great! Have you tried DD? No, what’s that? It’s the perfect step...

0317 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to get duped

15 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to get duped So, were you able to recover your file? No. It’s gone forever. But you bought that software online~ I ...

0316 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Zip it!

14 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: zip it I think your idea is terrible. Be quiet. It’s all wrong! Zip it! You don’t know… QUIET! Please subscribe...

0315 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a stickler

13 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a stickler How fast are you going now? 103 km/hr exactly. Better slow down to a hundred. Man~ You’re such a stickle...

0314 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—butt out

12 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: butt out What are you guys talking about? Butt out. Come on. Tell me. Butt out! This isn’t about you. Please subscr...

0313 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—tough it out

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: tough it out It’s so cold. Turn on the gas. No. Gas is expensive. But this wood burning stove is not enough. Tough ...

0312 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—"knock yourself out" PART 2

10 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: knock yourself out I’ll give you a ride to the airport tomorrow. No! Don’t knock yourself out! It’s no problem....

0311 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—knock yourself out PART ONE

09 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: knock yourself out Ooh! Cookies. Knock yourself out! Really? Yeah! I’ve got more in the oven. Please subscribe on i...

0310 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—spring forward, fall back

08 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: spring forward, fall back You still didn’t change this clock? Woops! Wait…is it 5 or 7? Spring forward, fall back...

0309 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to give someone a boost

07 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to give someone a boost What are you reading? Tony Robbins. The self-help guy? Yeah! Reading his stuff always gives m...

0308 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to butter SMO up

06 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: butter SMO up Shane, you are so smart. My IQ is 84^^ Wow! And you look SO young. Are you trying to butter me up? No! ...

0307 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—beat around the bush

05 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: beat around the bush Are you busy tomorrow? No. Why? Just wondered. Do you like movies? Yeah. Why? Just wondering. Qu...

0306 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a mooch, to mooch, to mooch off

04 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a mooch/to mooch off Where’d you get Doritos? By the microwave. Those are my Doritos, you mooch. Those were your Do...

0305 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—grueling

03 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: grueling I had a grueling workout today. Great! What’d you work on? Biceps. Look at these, huh? Hmm… You need som...

0304 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—top it off

02 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Top it off Dad, can I use your car tonight. No. If I wash it and top it off with gas? No. But I promise to… NO ifs,...

0303 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—face the music

01 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Face the music Shane, I think you should stop trying to be funny. But, maybe I should make more funny laughs… NO! I...

0302 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—

28 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a stroke of luck HOW did you get such a perfect picture of a UFO? It was a stroke of luck. I was trying to film the f...

0301 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—way/far/much too much!

27 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: way too much, far too much, much too much Hi! I brought you some apples! Wow! Oh my…this is way too much. Make some...

0300 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—all too much

26 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: all too much You shouldn’t eat that, it’s not healthy. Okay… Don’t use margarine, use butter. Okay. This heal...

0299 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—back in the saddle

25 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: back in the saddle Hey, long time no see! Yeah, I was super busy. It’s good to see you exercising again. Yes! I’m...

0298 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—raining cats and dogs

24 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: It's raining cats and dogs. Hey, mom! How are you? Who is this? Your son--Shane. Oh. I’m fine. That’s good! Why’...

0297 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a little too strange

23 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: A little too strange… Hey Milder! Do you like Lady Gaga’s new song? I don’t think I’ve ever heard it. But it’...

0296 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—How does ~ strike you?

22 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: How does ~ strike you How did Harf’s recent comment strike you? Which one? When she said “I’m too nuanced for y...

0295 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—out in the sticks

21 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: out in the sticks I heard Shane moved. Yeah. He’s out in the sticks now. How far out? Far! He lives on a mountain w...

0294 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—pushing up daisies

20 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: pushing up daisies John’s drinking and smoking again. Yeah. He had a bad week. If he keeps that up, he’ll be push...

0293 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a train wreck

19 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a train wreck Justin Beiber was in trouble again. The guy’s a train wreck. That’s what fame does. No, that’s wh...

0292 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to pick someone’s brain Any ideas on how to improve business? No. We need someone to help us. Why don’t we pick J...

0291 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—when pigs fly

17 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: when pigs fly Aren’t you studying for the math test? I’m pretty confident. But you skipped most of the classes. I...

0290 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—it'll never fly

16 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: it’ll never fly So, you want to open a restaurant that sells… Bugs! They’re so delicious. It’ll never fly. Wh...

0289 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Out of sight, out of mind!

15 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: out of sight, out of mind Are you okay since you broke up with Meg? Oh, I’m okay. Is that her picture on your wall?...

0288 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to scramble

14 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: 297 to scramble What are you doing, Sergej? I’m getting ready for FNL. Are you joining tonight? Yeah, in a few minu...

0287 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—food for thought

13 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: food for thought I really want to master English. Are you studying a lot? Three days a week. Here’s some food for t...

0286 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—right off the bat

12 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: right off the bat. How was your English class? Horrible! Why? The teacher gave us a test right off the bat. Please su...

0285 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a crook

11 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a crook Is that my book? Yeah. I’m just borrowing it. Is that my pen? Yeah. I needed that, too. You’re a crook! P...

0284 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to stifle something

10 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to stifle something I’m leaving you. Why? You’re stifling my emotions. You can be emotional. But not too loud~ I’...

0283 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to feel stifled

09 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to feel stifled You look stressed. Argh~ I feel so stifled in this office. Crack a window. It’s not enough. I need ...

0282 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to crack open

08 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to crack open Who’s smoking in there? Me. Crack open the window, dirty man. Sorry~ Please subscribe on iTunes and g...

0281 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—cut me some slack

07 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: cut me some slack Besher, I want you home by 10. Alright, Uncle Shane. And don’t spend more than 20 bucks. Cut me s...

0280 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—one too many

06 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: one too many Are you angry. Do you like Carol? No! She’s just a friend. You smiled at her one time too many! Please...

0279 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— ~ not carved in stone

05 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: ~ not carved in stone How often are Shane’s Let’s Master English podcasts? Ah, usually every week… Oh, so this ...