Words And Their Stories (词汇掌故)

2019-12-22 Don’t ‘Bite Off More Than You Can Chew’

Now, it's time for Words and Their Stories -- a program from VOA Learning English. Each week, we tell the story of…

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2020-02-02 ‘Stir-Crazy’ Is Not a Way of Cooking

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about a common expression made from two common…

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2020-01-26 Quit or Join the ‘Rat Race’?

Now Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. Rats. They are not among nature's most loved animals. However, rats help humans…

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2020-01-23 What Is Pettifogging?

The little-known word "pettifogging" was used during a 1905 impeachment trial of a judge. This week, Chief Justice John Roberts…

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2020-01-19 Is It Good to Be an ‘Eager Beaver?’

Now, it's time for Words and Their Stories, a program from VOA Learning English. Each week, we explore words and expressions…

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2020-01-12 The Tortoise and the Hare

Now, it is time for Words and Their Stories, a weekly program from VOA Learning English. English expressions come from a…

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2020-01-05 What Do You Bring to a ‘BYOB’ Party?

And now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English! Americans often try to say things as quickly as possible. So, for…

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2019-12-29 What Does ‘Auld Lang Syne’ Mean?

Should auld (old) acquaintance be forgotAnd never brought te (to) mindShould auld (old) acquaintance be forgotAnd days of auld lang syne That…

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2019-12-01 A Dime a Dozen

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Each week, we explore the English language. We take a close…

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2019-12-15 You Look Like the ‘Cat That Ate the Canary’

Now, it is time for Words and Their Stories, a program from VOA Learning English. People around the world love…

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