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New podcast story: Neil McTaggart’s Crossing
Follow 18-year-old Neil as he leaves 1920s Scotland behind for the unknown promise of Canada.
🎧 Calm, clear English — perfect for learners or reflective listeners.

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Neil McTaggart’s Crossing: A Story of 1920s Scottish Emigration to Canada (Listening Practice)

Let's see what  {  Let's play it by ear } means:

It means:

Let's see  what happens and we will make decisions  
let's go with the flow  because we are unsure of the plan
we will make decision on the go
we don't need to make our decision final now  because we don't know what's gonna happen next, so we will see what happens  and make decisions based on the events !!!

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Episode 13 : Let's play it by ear 

Let's see what { It's a long shot } means :



It means :

it's unlikely but it's still possible
There is still a small chance so let's try
it's difficult or kinda unlikely but still it's possible, let's do that

Episode 12 : It's a long shot

Let's see what { Let's wrap it up" means :



It means:



To finish or bring something to a close
let's finish it and continue later

Episode 11 :  Let's wrap it up

Let's see what { It's not rocket science} means:



It means:

It's easy as ABC
Something is easier than it seems

Episode 10 : It's not rocket science

Let's see what " I will look into it " Means: 



It means:

I will have a look at it / check it
I will research or analyze it
let me check it have a look at it
You’re investigating something or trying to find out more information

Episode 9 :  I'll look into it

Let's see what {Take it from me}  means : 

It means: 

Listen to me 

Listen to my  experience because I've already experienced this  

What you will do is what I already did !! So, Listen to me ! Take my piece of advice !!

Episode  8 :  Take it from me 

Let's see what { We are on the same page } Means :



It means:

we agree with one another
we are in agreement
everyone has the same understanding or opinion about something

Episode 7 :  We are on the same page 

Let's see what  "   I'll get back to you  "  means  : 

It means  : 

I  need time  to think about something before responding 

we use it when we need some time  to think about something  / a decision  before answering or responding 