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Everybody ESL

NewEpisode 491 (fishy)November 9, 2026 · 7 min
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The podcast for everybody who wants to improve their English, practice their English, or just learn more English. (Contact Ben with questions about English or suggestions or comments: [email protected])

Episodes 491

  1. Episode 491 (fishy)

    7 minEpisode 491

    Episode 491 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a strange way to use the word “fishy.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected] …

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    Episode 491 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a strange way to use the word “fishy.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  2. Episode 490 (blow it)

    6 minEpisode 490

    Episode 490 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the surprising idiom “to blow it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And …

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    Episode 490 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the surprising idiom “to blow it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  3. Episode 489 (it figures)

    7 minEpisode 489

    Episode 489 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “It figures.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected] …

    Show notes

    Episode 489 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “It figures.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  4. Episode 488 (feel free)

    7 minEpisode 488

    Episode 488 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful “feel free” construction. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected] …

    Show notes

    Episode 488 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful “feel free” construction. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  5. Episode 487 (if you say so)

    6 minEpisode 487

    Episode 487 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common and useful phrase “If you say so.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 487 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common and useful phrase “If you say so.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  6. Episode 486 (after a sneeze)

    6 minEpisode 486

    Episode 486 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you what people say after someone sneezes. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected] …

    Show notes

    Episode 486 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you what people say after someone sneezes. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  7. Episode 485 (toss and turn)

    6 minEpisode 485

    Episode 485 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common phrase “toss and turn.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And …

    Show notes

    Episode 485 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common phrase “toss and turn.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  8. Episode 484 (without further ado)

    6 minEpisode 484

    Episode 484 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about the common and useful expression “without further ado.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

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    Episode 484 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about the common and useful expression “without further ado.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  9. Episode 483 (mean)

    8 minEpisode 483

    Episode 483 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a surprising way to use the word “mean.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 483 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a surprising way to use the word “mean.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  10. Episode 482 (as all get-out)

    6 minEpisode 482

    Episode 482 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very strange idiom "as all get-out.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 482 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very strange idiom "as all get-out.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  11. Episode 481 (hang in there)

    6 minEpisode 481

    Episode 481 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase "Hang in there." Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me …

    Show notes

    Episode 481 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase "Hang in there." Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  12. Episode 480 (so be it)

    6 minEpisode 480

    Episode 480 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase "so be it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let …

    Show notes

    Episode 480 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase "so be it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  13. Episode 479 (or else)

    6 minEpisode 479

    Episode 479 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting phrase "or else.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And …

    Show notes

    Episode 479 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting phrase "or else.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  14. Episode 478 (the granddaddy)

    6 minEpisode 478

    Episode 478 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “granddaddy.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 478 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “granddaddy.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  15. Episode 477 (soft spot)

    6 minEpisode 477

    Episode 477 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “soft spot.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me …

    Show notes

    Episode 477 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “soft spot.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  16. Episode 476 (the -ee noun ending )

    9 minEpisode 476

    Episode 476 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange noun ending “-ee.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let …

    Show notes

    Episode 476 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange noun ending “-ee.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  17. Episode 475 (go to the dogs)

    6 minEpisode 475

    Episode 475 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “go to the dogs.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 475 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “go to the dogs.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  18. Episode 474 (truth be told)

    6 minEpisode 474

    Episode 474 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange but useful phrase “truth be told.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 474 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange but useful phrase “truth be told.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  19. Episode 473 (neck of the woods)

    6 minEpisode 473

    Episode 473 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “neck of the woods.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected] …

    Show notes

    Episode 473 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “neck of the woods.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  20. Episode 472 (the middle of nowhere)

    6 minEpisode 472

    Episode 472 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “the middle of nowhere.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected] …

    Show notes

    Episode 472 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “the middle of nowhere.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  21. Episode 471 (bread and butter)

    6 minEpisode 471

    Episode 471 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting English phrase “bread and butter.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 471 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting English phrase “bread and butter.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  22. Episode 470 (all thumbs)

    5 minEpisode 470

    Episode 470 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting English phrase “all thumbs.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 470 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting English phrase “all thumbs.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  23. Episode 469 (moist)

    7 minEpisode 469

    Episode 469 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how English speakers feel about the word “moist.” (This is a word that many people have strong opinions about!) Send your questions …

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    Episode 469 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how English speakers feel about the word “moist.” (This is a word that many people have strong opinions about!) Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  24. Episode 468 (take your sweet time)

    8 minEpisode 468

    Episode 468 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “to take your sweet time.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 468 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “to take your sweet time.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  25. Episode 467 (backhanded compliment)

    6 minEpisode 467

    Episode 467 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the term “backhanded compliment.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And …

    Show notes

    Episode 467 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the term “backhanded compliment.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  26. Episode 466 (quote, unquote)

    7 minEpisode 466

    Episode 466 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange and useful phrase “quote, unquote.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 466 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange and useful phrase “quote, unquote.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  27. Episode 465 (have a lot riding on something)

    6 minEpisode 465

    Episode 465 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “to have a lot riding on something.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 465 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “to have a lot riding on something.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  28. Episode 464 (come to grips with)

    7 minEpisode 464

    Episode 464 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “come to grips with.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And …

    Show notes

    Episode 464 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “come to grips with.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  29. Episode 463 (rolled into one)

    6 minEpisode 463

    Episode 463 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “rolled into one.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let …

    Show notes

    Episode 463 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “rolled into one.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

  30. Episode 462 (go south)

    6 minEpisode 462

    Episode 462 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting and useful expression “to go south.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to …

    Show notes

    Episode 462 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting and useful expression “to go south.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

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