"To have a lot on your plate"

Eg; “Forgive me, but I’ve had a lot on my plate.”

or 

“Sorry, I can’t do that right now… I have enough on my plate as it is.”


"To bite off more than you can chew”

Eg; “We planned to see too many landmarks in this city in one day. I think we bit off more than we could chew.”

or 

"I signed up for five advanced courses this term, but between the exams and the extra assignments, I definitely bit off more than I can chew."

Have you ever used these expressions before? 

Luke's English Sessions

Ep 11. Food-related Metaphors

¡ATENCIÓN! EPISODIO ALTAMENTE RELAJANTE.
SIÉNTATE EN UN SILLÓN MIRANDO AL MAR Y NO HAGAS ACTIVIDADES PELIGROSAS MIENTRAS LO ESCUCHAS.
La India es... puf... difícil de explicar y de vivir. Pero el viaje allí mereció la pena. En este episodio hago una introducción al viaje, donde explico más o menos qué hicimos y mis sensaciones. Vamo' p'allá.


La vida de Héctor (Spanish Podcast)

Capítulo 30 - Introducción a la India

En este episodio te cuento como celebramos el día de muertos en Yucatán, Pon atención porque hay algunas palabras en maya. 
Hanal Pixán significa comida de las ánimas.
Xec significa revuelto o revoltijo, le decímos xec a la mezcla de frutas frecas con limón y chile.

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Día de Muertos

Hanal Pixán. Día de los muertos en Yucatán


So you crave the challenge and impact of a leadership position?

Here's your roadmap:

1. Self-Discovery: Before diving in, take stock. What kind of leader are you? What industry ignites your passion? Analyze your strengths and target roles that leverage them. Online leadership quizzes and career assessments can be helpful tools.

2. Network Like a Pro: Leadership roles often come through connections.  Beef up your online presence (LinkedIn) and attend industry events.  Build genuine relationships with leaders you admire. Don't underestimate the power of informational interviews – pick the brains of successful leaders without asking for a job directly.

3. Craft a Compelling Narrative:  Your resume and cover letter are your story. Showcase leadership experiences, quantifying achievements with data (increased sales by X%, improved team efficiency by Y%). Tailor your resume to each position, highlighting skills relevant to the specific role.

4. Go Beyond the Job Board: Executive-level roles often fly under the radar.  Explore executive search firms specializing in your industry.  These firms connect qualified candidates with hidden opportunities. Network with recruiters who understand your leadership niche.

5. Sharpen Your Interview Edge:  Leadership interviews are about more than qualifications. They assess your strategic thinking, communication style, and ability to inspire.  Practice common interview questions and prepare insightful questions for the interviewer.  Remember, you're interviewing them too!

Bonus Tip: Many leadership roles require strong public speaking skills. Take a class or join a Toastmasters club to hone your ability to articulate your vision and captivate an audience.

Ready to embark on your leadership journey?  By meticulously crafting your personal brand, actively networking, and refining your interview skills, you'll be well on your way to securing the leadership role you deserve.

The Global Professional Podcast

Landing Your Dream Leadership Role: Episode 67

In this American English language podcast episode I talk about the difference between Portland Oregon and Portland Maine. My italki teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com

Streetwise English

SWE51 Portland  v.s. Portland 



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Are You 'Happy-Go-Lucky?'
Is there someone in your life who is always happy? Or maybe someone who brings you a lot of joy? If so, here are some expressions you can use to describe them.

For example, some people call their baby a "bundle of joy." The expression probably comes from the practice of putting babies in blankets, which makes them look like a bundle.

So not long after you were born, your mother could have said to a friend, "Would you like to meet my little bundle of joy?"

A person who doesn't worry about things going wrong and lives their life in a relaxed and happy way can be described as "happy-go-lucky." The expression was first used in print in 1672, but back then it meant "whatever is going to happen will happen."

So if you were worried about your first day of school, your mother might have told you, "Just be your usual happy-go-lucky self, and you'll make lots of friends."

If someone is very happy, you can say they are "as happy as Larry," an expression that comes from either Australia or New Zealand. Some say it refers to Larry Foley, an Australian boxer from the late 19th century who never lost a fight. Others say it refers to the word "larrie" which meant "joke," or to "larrikins," — young men that caused trouble in Australian and New Zealand cities.

So if you came home from school smiling because you had a good time, your mother could have said, "You look as happy as Larry!"

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Are You 'Happy-Go-Lucky?'

Was machst du beruflich? Diese Frage kennst du vielleicht schon von einer Prüfung oder aus dem Alltagsleben. Aber kennst du auch den Unterschied zwischen Beruf und Berufung? 
In meinem Podcast klären wir, was der Unterschied zwischen diesen beiden Begriffen ist und wie wir unserer Berufung folgen können, um glücklich zu werden. 

Deutsch mit Sonia

Beruf und Berufung - die Arbeit, die zu mir passt

Es una bebida alcohólica a base de frutas y piloncillo (es un dulce hecho a base de caña de azúcar). La bebida no tiene tanto contenido alcohólico y se toma en todo México hace años. En los comienzos de esta bebida se la tomaba con maíz, pero ahora se la estila tomar con frutas como piña, manzana y naranja.

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El término Tepache en México, es utilizado para nombrar una bebida obtenida por la fermentación de los azúcares de alguna fruta. La palabra tepache procede del náhuatl “tepiatl”, que significa bebida de maíz.

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La primera versión del tepache se hizo con maíz. Era una bebida refrescante fermentada a la que poco a poco se le fue incorporando fruta para endulzarla. Se cree que en un principio se usaban pocos trozos de fruta pues la piña, proveniente de América del Sur, era difícil de conseguir todo el año.

Con la apertura de las vías comerciales y el dominio de culturas prominentes, el comercio y el tributo con frutas, entre ellas la piña, permitió realizar la bebida completamente a base de la fruta. Lo que en un principio fue comercio y tributo, pronto se conviritión en cultivo doméstico.

Entre las otras bebidas fermentadas, el tepache destaca precisamente por su componente base, y es que la piña por su alto contenido de azúcares y agua, es el ejemplo perfecto de fermentación rápida que da como resultado una bebida refrescante, dulce y muy sabrosa, además de ser una fuente importante de energía.

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El tepache se toma muy frío, se recomienda escarchar el vaso con sal y chile piquín. Se puede acompañar en diferentes platos.

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Spanish México

EL TEPACHE.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NoeociOVpYLj2xEiI0Pj-W369b-ixfZv/view?usp=drivesdk