Words And Their Stories (词汇掌故)

2019-07-07 ‘A Short Leash’ Not Just for Dogs

Now, it's time for Words and Their Stories, a program from VOA Learning English. Today our show is about control: Not…

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2019-06-30 How Can You Be ‘Beside Yourself?’

Hello and welcome to another episode of Words and Their Stories. On this show we explain common expressions in American…

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2019-06-23 Sorry to ‘Rain on Your Parade’

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. This program explores common expressions in American English. We talk about them…

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2019-06-09 Soap’s Connection to ‘Soap Opera’

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we talk about common expressions in American English. And on…

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2019-06-02 I ‘Get a Kick’ Out of You

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. From birth to death, the word "kick" has an important part in the…

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2019-05-26 Are You Stuck ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place?’

Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore the origins and usage of…

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2019-05-19 In Life (as in an Omelet) You Need to ‘Break Some Eggs’

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore common expressions and idioms a little more in depth, Today,…

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2019-05-12 Field of Dreams

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On today's program we talk about the word "field." But which…

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2019-05-05 Who Wants Some Candy?

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program, we explore common expressions in American English. And…

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2019-04-28 ‘Knock on Wood’ for Good Luck

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. Each week on this program, we talk about common words and expressions in…

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