Idiom Academy | Curiosity killed the cat, Call it a day, Break the bank

The A to Z English Podcast

2024-01-10

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In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack explain the meanings of the following idioms: ' Idiom Academy: Curiosity killed the cat: A warning that excessive curiosity or prying into others' affairs can lead to trouble or harm. Example: I wouldn't ask too many questions about their relationship; you know what they say, curiosity killed the cat. Call it a day: To decide to stop working on something; to conclude an activity. Example: We've been working on this project for hours without much progress. Let's call it a day and start fresh tomorrow. Break the bank: To spend a large amount of money, usually more than one can afford. Example: I'd love to go on a luxurious vacation, but I don't want to break the bank. Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/idiom-academy-curiosity-killed-the-cat-call-it-a-day-break-the-bank/ Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donations Robin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7A Become a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670 Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Free https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  • Welcome to the Aid is english podcast.

  • My name is Jack, and I'm here with my co host, Sochil.

  • And today we have a new kind of episode.

  • This is what I like to call idiom academy.

  • And so I've got three idioms, and I thought that we could just describe these idioms for our listeners out there and tell them what they mean.

  • Give them some examples.

  • So the first one is curiosity killed the cat.

  • So, Socrates, what does that mean when we say curiosity killed the cat?

  • Curiosity killed the cat is usually used in a context of talking to small children, or it can be used for anyone.

  • But a lot of times it's like you don't want curiosity to get the better of you, because that could be the death of you, literally or figuratively.

  • It could end up in a bad situation.

  • Right?

  • It's often like someone says, should I.

  • Should I do this?

  • You know, and then you say, like, curiosity killed the cat.

  • Like, don't.

  • Don't even stick your nose in that business, because once you get involved, you could find yourself in serious trouble.

  • You know, I'm trying to think of some good examples where, you know, curiosity, uh, killed the cat might, um, you know, might be appropriate, but, um, I think.

  • Yeah, go ahead.

  • You see, like, uh, something shady going on, but it's really not your business.