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Escapism: the act of seeking distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially through entertainment or fantasy. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Escapism   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step toward perfecting your English.  Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson. Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. Have/keep your wits about you: when in a strange or dangerous situation, you must have your wits about you - be alert and ready to take action at a moment's notice. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/have-your-wits-about-you/ Overwhelm: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/overwhelm/ Get away from it all: when you get away from it all, you leave the stress of daily life behind you and go somewhere you can be happy, slow down and enjoy life. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/get-away-from-it-all/ Rejuvenate: to refresh and to feel energetic again. It's how you feel after a new beginning or starting fresh. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Rejuvenate Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Per se: Per se comes from Latin and means "by itself" or "in itself." Use per se, to mean  something is true in itself, with no further explanation. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/per-se/ Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson. Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. Everything in moderation: (saying): it's best to have neither too much nor too little of anything. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/EverythingInModeration Rain on your parade (idiom): there's always someone or something that's going to rain on your parade. That means there's always something that can spoil your plans. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RainOnYourParade Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Time sink: It is something that absorbs your attention, energy, and, of course, time, but in the long run may not give you very much in return. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TimeSink Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability.  Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson. Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. In the long run: used to talk about results or consequences that do not happen right away but will appear later. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/in-the-long-run/ Binge-watch: to watch multiple episodes or perhaps even a full season of a television program in one sitting.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/binge-watch/ Peruse: peruse has two opposite meanings: to read something very quickly and lightly or to read something very deeply and carefully. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/word-of-the-day-peruse/ Go down a rabbit hole: to get into a situation that is extremely complicated, problematic or chaotic. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/go-down-a-rabbit-hole/ Pastime: anything you do for enjoyment, such as a hobby. Although you may enjoy sleeping, it is not your hobby. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/pastime/ Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Savvy: The word savvy means having practical knowledge, understanding, or good judgment about something. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/savvy/ Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson. Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. Must-have: a must-have is something people feel they must possess to keep up with the latest trends or to enhance their lives in some way.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/must-have/ Stand out: to be noticeable or different in a positive way. To stand out, we don't need to be the loudest or the most flamboyant. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/stand-out/ Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Banging your head against a brick wall: continuing to do something that seems impossible or very difficult, even when there are no tangible results. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/banging-your-head-against-a-brick-wall/ Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson. Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger: you should embrace hardship and difficulty because it strengthens you for future challenges. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/ If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again: you should never give up. Failure is a part of life; don't let it stop you; keep going.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-try-try-again-encore/ Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Honesty is the best policy: telling the truth is always better than lying, even when it seems hard or risky. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/honesty-is-the-best-policy/ Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson. Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. See through you: to say that someone can see through you means they know what you are really like and are not going to be tricked by you.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/see-through-you/ Truth will out: the truth cannot stay hidden forever, especially secrets or lies, especially in serious situations such as political scandals.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/truth-will-out/ Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today: you should always try to accomplish as much as you can each day.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/never-put-off-until-tomorrow-what-you-can-do-today/ Peace of mind: the feeling you have when you're calm and have no worries. In our hectic world, people look for ways to find peace of mind.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/peace-of-mind/ Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

With every fibre of your being: the phrase with every fibre of your being means to feel, believe, or do something with your whole heart, mind, and body. It shows strong emotion, dedication, or belief. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/with-every-fibre-of-your-being/   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson. Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. Go-to: describing something or someone as your go-to means that you always choose it because it is reliable, trusted, or your favourite. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/go-to/ Better half: calling someone your better half is humorous. It means the other person is the more intelligent, better-looking one in a relationship. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/better-half/ Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Beside the point: the phrase beside the point means that something is not relevant or connected to the main topic being discussed. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/beside-the-point/    Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.    These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first step to perfect your English ability. Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson    I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    Here is one term from today’s episode that may have been new to you.    Go off on a tangent: to begin talking about something that is not related to the original topic of your conversation. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/go-off-on-a-tangent/    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/  X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish  Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.    These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first step to perfect your English ability. Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson    I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.    Drive: go-getters and those with resilience cannot do anything without drive because it's the energy and determination to achieve what they want.   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/drive/    Look out for number one: when you look out for number one, you are your number one priority. You act in your self-interest to ensure you have the advantage.   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/look-out-for-number-one/    On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/on-the-other-hand/    Off-putting: when something is off-putting, it makes you feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or discouraged, and may make you want to try to avoid it.   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/off-putting/    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/  X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish  Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Greener pastures: When people speak of greener pastures, they are thinking of a better or more promising situation than the current one they are in. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/greener-pastures/    Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.    These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson    I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.    The grass is always greener on the other side: a proverb commenting on human desire. We always want what others have, but we don't.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/the-grass-is-always-greener-on-the-other-side/    Put out to pasture: when someone is put out to pasture, they're forced to retire. It's like a racehorse who isn't fast - they're retired to a farm somewhere.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/put-out-to-pasture/    Waste not, want not: the meaning of waste not, want not is similar to the Japanese mottainai; if you do not waste anything, then you will always have enough.   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/waste-not-want-not/    Make the most of: to make the most of a situation means to enjoy it as much as possible, no matter the circumstances.      Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/  X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish  Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Revenge is sweet: The phrase revenge is sweet means that getting back at someone who has wronged you feels enjoyable or satisfying. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/revenge-is-sweet/    Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.    These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first step to perfect your English ability. Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson    I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.    An eye for an eye: the idea behind an eye for an eye is that justice should be served in a way that is proportional to the crime that was committed.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/an-eye-for-an-eye/    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/  X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish  Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Guiding principle: a fundamental idea or rule that helps direct actions, decisions, and behaviour. It's a compass when facing challenges. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/guiding-principle/    Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.    These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first step to perfect your English ability. Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson    I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.    Time is money: a powerful phrase emphasizing the importance of not wasting time because it is as useful as money.   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/time-is-money/    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/  X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish  Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

40 is the new 30: This phrase highlights the idea that age is just a number and people can live fulfilling lives much longer than previous generations. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/40IsTheNew30 Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp’s The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson. Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. Age is just a number: saying age is just a number means you aren't happy about time passing, but it also means you're never too old or too young to try something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AgeIsJustANumber Age gracefully: to age gracefully, you need to stay healthy, maintain your personal grooming habits, and be happy and content with where you are in life. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AgeGracefully The power of positive thinking: the power of positive thinking is to maintain an optimistic attitude and deal with the bad things in life while focusing on the good.https://b.link/TuesdayThePowerOfPositiveThinking Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

The power of positive thinking: the power of positive thinking is to maintain an optimistic attitude and deal with the bad things in life while focusing on the good. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/the-power-of-positive-thinking/ Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson. Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. Easier said than done: if something is easier said than done, it is quite to talk about doing something, but actually doing the something is quite challenging. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/easier-said-than-done/ Turn a negative into a positive: turning a negative into a positive means looking on the bright side and finding the positive in every negative event in the world. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/turn-a-negative-into-a-positive/ In the tank: in the tank can mean prices are plummeting. It can also mean to have something available for use or to be in support of someone or something.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/in-the-tank/ Blaze your own trail: if you blaze your own trail, you are the first person to do something and then show others how to do it. It's not easy being first.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/blaze-your-own-trail/ Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

To no end: a phrase meaning without any result or without success. When you do something to no end, you try hard, but nothing changes. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/to-no-end/    Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.    These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at     https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson    I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.    Adage: an adage is the same as a saying or proverb. They all mean an expression that most people believe expresses the truth.   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/word-of-the-day-adage/    If at first you don't succeed, try, try again: you should never give up. Failure is a part of life; don't let it stop you; keep going.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-try-try-again-encore/    Practice makes perfect: the only way to improve your skills, whether at riding a bicycle or learning English, is to practice because practice makes perfect.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/practice-makes-perfect/    Hope springs eternal: proverbs such as hope springs eternal are little tidbits of wisdom gained by our ancestors and handed down to us.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/hope-springs-eternal/      Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/  X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish  Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp