Words And Their Stories (词汇掌故)

2024-10-26 Exploring the ‘Butterfly Effect’

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Butterflies are delicate insects. Their wings are thin and can be easily damaged. So,…

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2024-10-19 Expressions Using Our Head and Shoulders

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Many English expressions and idioms use parts of the body to describe things unrelated…

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2024-10-12 When in Rome …

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. One of the best things about traveling to a new country is…

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2024-10-05 Is ‘Pie in the Sky’ Just a Dream?

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language.…

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2024-09-28 Keep Your Nose to the Grindstone

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Learning a language is difficult. Sometimes it requires a plan and resources.…

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2024-09-21 How to Use ‘Swimming’ to Deal with Life’s Situations

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Swimming is a great exercise for staying healthy. But it can also…

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2024-09-14 What Is Your ‘North Star’?

Now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. In life, there are times when we lose our way, both literally and figuratively. We might…

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2024-09-07 ‘Dead Giveaway’ Is Not as Dark as It Sounds

And now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language.…

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2024-08-31 An Eye for an Eye

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk to you about expressions dealing with payback, getting even,…

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2024-08-24 Reaching the ‘Tipping Point’

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about an important time in a movement or experience.…

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