Native English Expressions | Ep.26

Do you feel lost when listening to native speakers? It’s likely because textbook English isn’t enough. Welcome to Native Expressions Ep.26.

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.26 | 1 – 10

marketing

promotion. the activities a company does to encourage people to buy its products or services.
Good marketing is not just about selling a product; it is about telling a story that people can connect with.

come to someone from

: broadcast. to send a message or show to an audience from a specific place.
This special report comes to you from the top of the mountain, where the view is absolutely stunning.

thrilled

: delighted. extremely happy and excited about something.
Life is short, so you should be thrilled about the little joys that happen every day.

be joined by

: meet with. to have someone come to be with you, often for a discussion.
In the next segment of the show, I will be joined by a famous chef who promises to fix my terrible cooking.

Davos

: summit. a place in Switzerland where global leaders meet to talk about the world.
Global leaders meet at Davos every year to share their wisdom for a better future.

vanguard

: front. the leaders of new ideas or a new movement.
If you want to lead others, you must stay in the vanguard of learning and growth.

CMO

: Chief Marketing Officer. a high-level boss in charge of a company’s marketing.
The CMO was so good at marketing that she even convinced her cat to try a new brand of food.

Adobe

: software giant. a major company that creates popular tools for design and documents.
He is such an expert at Adobe software that he once tried to “undo” a spilled drink in real life.

enterprise

: corporation. a large company or organization, often involving many people and complex systems.
To build a great enterprise, one must focus on the value they provide to the community.

notably

: particularly. used to point out something important or specific.
Life is full of lessons, notably those that teach us how to be kind to others.

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inaugural

: first. marking the beginning of a new series or event.
The team celebrated their inaugural win, and they felt like they could conquer the world.

excursion

: trip. a short journey or outing for a specific purpose.
A small excursion into nature can help you find the peace you need to clear your mind.

based on

: using. according to information or facts from something else.
Based on my current energy levels, I think I need a very long nap right now.

look forward to

: anticipate. to feel happy and excited about a future event.
After a long week of hard work, you should look forward to a relaxing weekend.

inspiration

: motivation. a feeling that makes you want to create or do something.
Your hard work is a great inspiration to everyone who wants to reach their dreams.

panels

: expert groups. groups of people who discuss a topic in front of others.
He loves attending panels because he gets to hear many different points of view.

do a partnership

: work together. to join with another person or group to finish a task.
You can achieve much more when you do a partnership with someone who has different skills.

on the ground

: local. at the actual place where an event or activity is happening.
Even in a digital world, being on the ground is the best way to truly understand a situation.

amplification

: boost. the act of making a message or sound stronger or more widely known.
The amplification of your kind words can have a huge positive impact on someone’s day.

FQ Lounge’s

: equality space. a physical or digital area hosted by The Female Quotient to support women and fairness.
Visiting the FQ Lounge’s events reminds us that diversity and equality make every business stronger.

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share out

: distribute. to give or show information or resources to a group of people.
It is a sign of a great leader to share out the praise when the whole team succeeds.

via

: through. by way of a specific person, system, or route.
The message was sent via a fast delivery service, but the cat still got to the box first.

platform

: network. a website or software used to share information or perform specific tasks.
Finding the right platform to share your ideas can help you reach people all over the world.

enable

: allow. to give someone the power or opportunity to do something.
Confidence will enable you to try new things and grow into the person you want to be.

host

: hold. to organize an event and provide the space or resources for it.
I would love to host a big dinner party, but I am much better at eating than I am at cooking.

reach

arrive. to be seen or heard by a large number of people.
A kind heart and a warm smile can reach people even when you do not speak the same language.

far more

much more. a significantly larger amount or degree.
There are far more stars in the sky than there are grains of sand on a beach, which makes our problems feel very small.

physically

in person. being in a place with your actual body rather than online.
He was not physically at the meeting, but he sent a very large cardboard cutout of himself to sit in his chair.

take away

learn. to gain a specific piece of information or a lesson from an experience.
The most important thing to take away from a mistake is the wisdom to do better the next time.

participate

join. to take part in an activity or event with others.
You do not have to be the best at everything; sometimes the most important thing is just to participate and try your best.

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collection

group. a set of similar things or people brought together.
My brother has a strange collection of old socks, but he claims they are all “vintage art.”

chief brand officer

brand leader. the person in charge of how a company is seen by the public.
The chief brand officer decided that the company’s new logo should be a happy potato to make people smile.

ex

former. someone who used to hold a certain position or role.
The ex captain of the team still comes to every game to cheer for his friends from the front row.

retail

shop business. the business of selling goods directly to the public in stores.
Working in retail is a great way to learn how to be patient with people who have not had their morning coffee yet.

cross-section

variety. a small group that represents all the different parts of a larger group.
The music festival had a great cross-section of performers, ranging from professional opera singers to a man playing a saw.

sort of

somewhat. used to describe something that is not exact or to say that something is true to a certain degree.
I sort of intended to be productive today, but I accidentally spent four hours watching videos of cats playing pianos.

fascinating

interesting. extremely interesting or attractive.
The way my dog looks at a slice of pizza is absolutely fascinating; it is pure focus.

meet a moment

handle. to deal with a specific situation or challenge successfully.
Great leaders are not those who never fail, but those who can meet a moment of crisis with courage.

experiment

test. to try new things to learn or discover something.
It is always fun to experiment with new hobbies, even if you find out you are terrible at them.

lean in on

focus. to put more effort or energy into a specific activity or idea.
If you want to grow, you must lean in on the difficult tasks instead of avoiding them.

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vulnerability

openness. the willingness to show your true feelings or weaknesses.
Admitting that you do not know everything shows vulnerability, and it helps people trust you.

authenticity

genuineness. the quality of being real, honest, and true to yourself.
Success feels much better when it is achieved through authenticity rather than trying to be someone else.

come up

appear. to be mentioned or to happen unexpectedly.
Many great ideas come up when you are doing something simple, like taking a shower or walking the dog.