Native English Expressions | Ep.19
Do you feel lost when listening to native speakers? It’s likely because textbook English isn’t enough. Welcome to Native Expressions Ep.19.
Real conversations are full of idioms, phrasal verbs, and cultural nuances. This series curates authentic expressions directly from podcasts and YouTube videos to help you sound more natural and confident.
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Native Expressions Ep.19 | 1 – 10
house guest
- a person who is visiting and staying in someone’s home
- As a house guest, I always try to be polite and clean up after myself.
come over
- to visit someone at their home
- My friend will come over tonight to watch a movie together.
a while ago
- some time in the past, not very recently
- I met her a while ago, but I still remember our first talk clearly.
come over
- to visit someone at their home
- She is going to come over today, so I cleaned the house a little.
short form queen
- someone who is very good at making short videos
- She is a short form queen, so her videos are quick and fun to watch.
y’all
- you all; used to talk to a group of people in a friendly way
- Hey y’all, thanks for coming and hanging out today.
feel like two friends talking
- to sound natural and relaxed, not formal
- The chat feels like two friends talking, so it is easy to listen to.
over the top
- too much or too extreme
- The show is calm and real, not over the top or noisy.
get into the weeds
- to talk about details deeply
- We get into the weeds and talk about real daily problems.
rut routines
- daily habits that feel boring or stuck
- They talk about rut routines and how to change them.
Native Expressions Ep.19 | 11 – 20
relationship history
- a person’s past experiences with dating and love
- She talks openly about her relationship history and what she learned from it.
a relationship girl
- a woman who values relationships and cares deeply about emotional connection
- She is a relationship girl, so she puts a lot of heart into the people she loves.
father wounds
- emotional pain caused by a difficult relationship with one’s father
- She mentions her father wounds and how they shaped her feelings.
attachment theory
- an idea that explains how people connect emotionally in relationships
- They talk about attachment theory in a simple and honest way.
most chill
- very relaxed and calm
- She is at her most chill, so the conversation feels real.
by no means
- not at all
- We are by no means giving advice, just sharing thoughts.
where we’re at in life
- the current stage or situation of someone’s life
- We talk about where we’re at in life and how things change with age.
feel like you’re part of it
- to feel included and connected
- The show makes you feel like you’re part of it, not just watching.
the cutest thing ever
- extremely cute
- The new hat is the cutest thing ever, and everyone loves it.
mahjong
- a traditional tile game played by matching tiles, often with four players
- I play mahjong with friends, and we always laugh while learning the rules.
Native Expressions Ep.19 | 21 – 27
mats
- flat pieces of material used to cover or protect a surface
- We put the cards on the mats so the table stays clean.
grandma hobbyesque
- similar to hobbies older people often enjoy, in a cute way
- She jokes that it feels grandma hobbyesque, but she still loves it.
be obsessed with
- to love something a lot and think about it often
- I am obsessed with this game and play it all the time.
the most fun thing
- something very enjoyable
- For her, the game is the most fun thing to play with friends.
stay tuned
- keep watching or wait for more updates
- Stay tuned for more news coming next week.
ado
- unnecessary delay, trouble, or extra talk
- Let’s start the game without any ado.
without further ado
- used before starting something right away
- Without further ado, let’s welcome our guest.