Native Expressions 9

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Summary

Hey everyone, welcome back! It’s so great to see you again. Today, we’re diving into a super funny scene from a popular TV sitcom. First, we’ll listen to a fun story to understand the main ideas. After that, we’ll practice key expressions using our “listen and repeat” method to boost your speaking skills. And as always, don’t forget to check the original video link in the description below! Are you ready for some fun? Let’s jump right in!

Today’s story is packed with hilarious chaos!

It all starts when a woman spots a suspicious text message on a friend’s boyfriend’s phone. She thinks he might have a secret baby with his ex-girlfriend! To find out the truth, she drags her tiny coworker along on a secret undercover mission. They visit the ex-girlfriend, who happens to be a wedding planner, and pretend to be an engaged couple planning their big day.

Their acting, however, is a complete disaster. They bicker non-stop, make terrible jokes, and constantly bring up babies instead of wedding cakes. The planner quickly gets suspicious and basically kicks them out because they clearly aren’t in love at all!

What a crazy day, right?

Now, it’s time to level up your English! Let’s practice some of the most useful natural phrases from this scene. All you have to do is listen carefully to each sentence and say it out loud with the exact same rhythm and emotion.

Get your voice ready, and let’s start repeating!

Listen & Repeat!

Click on a word or sentence to listen to the audio, then repeat it out loud.

Native Expressions Ep.9 | 1 – 10

devastate

destroy. to cause great shock, grief, or emotional pain to someone.
Finding out her boyfriend had a secret child with his ex would completely devastate her.

detective work

investigation. the activity of discovering secret facts or solving a mystery.
She decided to do some undercover detective work before confronting her upset friend with rumors.

pretend

act. to behave as if something is true when it is not.
They agreed to pretend to be an engaged couple to spy on the wedding planner.

prank

joke. a playful trick played on someone to make people laugh.
The diner owner refused to take part in such foolish pranks while he was trying to work.

heirloom

keepsake. a valuable object that has been passed down through a family for generations.
He proudly wore the valuable family heirloom that had been carried across the border by his ancestor.

sophomoric

childish. behaving in an immature or silly way.
The diner owner refused to take part in such sophomoric pranks during working hours.

hijinks

tricks. playful, wild, or mischievous behavior.
He claimed he was too busy to get involved in her ridiculous undercover hijinks.

flattered

pleased. feeling honored and happy because someone praised or chose you.
He felt flattered when she invited him along, only to find out he was her very last choice.

land someone

get. to succeed in winning or catching someone as a romantic partner.
He joked that no one would believe she managed to land someone as attractive as him.

smuggle

sneak. to move or carry something secretly and illegally from one place to another.
He claimed his great-grandfather had to smuggle the heirloom out of the country in a very strange way.

Native Expressions Ep.9 | 11 – 20

be down to

left with. having only a few remaining choices available.
After several people said no, she was down to asking her tiny coworker to join the scheme.

think ahead

plan. to prepare or make decisions for future events before they happen.
She was surprised that the couple was trying to think ahead about children before even booking a venue.

be expecting

pregnant. having a baby developing inside the womb.
The wedding planner asked if she was secretly expecting because of all her strange baby questions.

with child

pregnant. an older, formal way to describe a woman who is expecting a baby.
To probe for the truth, she jokingly claimed that she was with child to see the planner’s reaction.

whimsical

playful. unusual, charming, and lightly imaginative in a fun way.
She wanted a whimsical garden party with glowing lanterns and colorful flowers all around.

ball and chain

spouse. a humorous slang term for a wife or partner who restricts one’s freedom.
He playfully introduced his fake fiancé as his future ball and chain during the appointment.

get a word in

speak. to manage to say something when another person is talking continuously.
He kept interrupting so much that his partner could barely get a word in with the organizer.

magic hour

dusk. the brief time around sunset when the natural light is soft and warm.
The groom dreamed of entering the party right when magic hour painted the city in warm colors.

party favor

gift. a small present given to guests at a celebration to thank them for attending.
They debated whether a tiny decorative compass would make a suitable party favor for their guests.

madly in love

enamored. feeling extremely deep, passionate affection for another person.
They tried very hard to convince the planner that they were truly and madly in love.

Native Expressions Ep.9 | 21 – 21

moody

irritable. having feelings and emotions that change quickly and often become negative.
When the planner became impatient, the woman rudely asked if she was being moody because of a pregnancy.

Original Video

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