Monthly Archives: March 2019

“It’s Not My First Rodeo”

One of the stranger idioms in modern American English is the expression, “It’s not my first rodeo.” What does it mean, and why do we say it? The expression means that you have experience doing something, that you know what … Continue reading

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Green is Not Just for the Irish

Last Sunday (March 17th) was Saint Patrick’s Day, which millions of Irish and those of Irish descent (came originally from Ireland) celebrated. The color most often associated with (linked to; connected to) Ireland is green. It is customary (common) for … Continue reading

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Los Angeles is #1, Baby!

So this happened:* Los Angeles has recently been found to have the MOST “aggressive” drivers in the United States. I always knew my city was #1 in something. We’re number one in idiot drivers! To be aggressive means to act … Continue reading

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The Elephant in the Room

What does it mean when we talk about the “elephant in the room”? Find out in this English With Your Coffee episode: ~Jeff P.S. A small error in the captioning at the end of the video: It should say “my … Continue reading

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