In this week's episode of English In A Teacup, we will be learning idiomatic expressions to talk about money and the economy. To help us with the subject, our fine English lady, Miss Finesstocrat, who will telling us of her difficulties trying to make ends meet. Who can she ask for help? Let’s put the kettle on and find out!

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Learn these 5. 学习这五个。
Deceive	         欺骗               qīpiàn
Decide	         决定               juédìng
Decline	         衰退              shuāituì
Decorate        装饰              zhuāngshì
Decrease	 减少	       jiǎnshǎo
This podcast goes together with Vocabulary & Quiz Set C(14). 
You can go through the Vocabulary flash cards and Quiz Set at Mrs. Malay's teacher page.  


5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词。

C(14): Deceive, Decide, Decline, Decorate, Decrease

In this episode, we’re going to explore three similar yet tricky English phrases — “If only”, “Only if”, and “As long as” — and learn how to express them naturally in Chinese! Whether you're wishing for something, setting a condition, or making a promise, I’ll guide you through the most accurate and native ways to say it. Let’s learn together with clear examples and useful vocabulary!

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Got "If Only", "Only If", and "As Long As" in Chinese — All at Once!

Episódio com vocabuláro do Brasil, fala de um homem que decidiu usar uma vassoura perante uma enchente

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Homem usa vassoura para tentar minimizar enchente em Londres

卧虎藏龙[wò hǔ cáng lóng]：crouching/ tiger/hidden/dragon
This idiom vividly expresses a kind of power and potential that lies dormant, suggesting that extraordinary talents and strength may be hidden beneath an ordinary exterior.
字面 zì miàn：literal
隐藏 yǐn cáng：hide
形象地 xíng xiàng de：figuratively
外表 wài biǎo：appearance;exterior
平凡 píng fán：ordinary; common
潜在的 qián zài de：potential; prospective
不为人知 bù wéi rén zhī：unknown;obscure
例如eg：
这个行业中卧虎藏龙，有很多专业的人才。
zhège hángyè zhōng wò hǔ cáng lóng,yǒu hěnduō zhuānyè de réncái 。
这个小镇虽然看起平凡，但是卧虎藏龙，有很多不为人知的秘密。   
zhège xiǎozhèn suīrán kàn qǐlái píngfán,dànshì wò hǔ cáng lóng, yǒu hěnduō bù wéi rén zhī de mì mì 。
这场比赛的选手中卧虎藏龙，每个人都具有丰富的经验和实力。
zhè chǎng bǐsài de xuǎnshǒu zhōng wò hǔ cáng lóng,měige rén dōu jù yǒu fēngfù de jīngyàn hé shí lì 。


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卧虎藏龙[wò hǔ cáng lóng]

On this episode of The Real English Conversations podcast, Amy & Curtis share the expressions they have heard their parents say to them while they were growing up. Learn new and funny idioms, expressions & phrases that you can use in English.

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Things Parents Say: Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

People have been building boats for at least 10,000 years, making them one of the oldest types of transportation. They're a big part of history, which is why there are many expressions about boats.

If you have the same problems or are in the same situation as someone else, you can say you are "in the same boat." This expression comes from the fact that people on the same boat are all affected if the boat gets into trouble while at sea.

For example, if your friend told you they had lost their job, and you had also lost your job, you could say "Looks like we're in the same boat — I lost my job too!"

If a person is doing something too much or in an extreme way, you can say they are "going overboard" with it. This expression comes from the 1600s when boats were mostly made of wooden boards, and going overboard meant falling into the water.

So if your friend kept calling the same company to ask for a job, you could say, "Don't go overboard! If you keep calling them they won't hire you."

If someone misses out on something, especially because they were late or too slow, you can say they have "missed the boat." This expression refers to being late to board a boat that departed at a specific time.

So your friend might say, "I just want to make sure I'm the first person they call when they're hiring. I don't want to miss the boat!"

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'Go Overboard' with These Boating Expressions

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