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The document provides definitions and examples for various idiomatic expressions and vocabulary terms, including phrases like 'dip a toe,' 'limbo,' and 'ten toes down.' It covers emotional states, commitment levels, and actions, illustrating their meanings through contextual examples. Additionally, it includes terms related to personal struggles, responsibilities, and social interactions.

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PODCAST VOCAB

The document provides definitions and examples for various idiomatic expressions and vocabulary terms, including phrases like 'dip a toe,' 'limbo,' and 'ten toes down.' It covers emotional states, commitment levels, and actions, illustrating their meanings through contextual examples. Additionally, it includes terms related to personal struggles, responsibilities, and social interactions.

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dip a toe: to start very carefully to do or become involved in something that you are not experienced
at

2. limbo: an uncertain situation that you cannot control and in which there is no progress or
improvement

 We felt that we were left in limbo wondering what was happening.

3. half-assed (adj): done or doing something carelessly or without effort, not caring whether you do it
completely or well

half-ass (v)

 They're doing a half-assed job of trying to find him.


 By the end of that decade, I realized I was a half-assed actor.

4. bust out + V_ing: Suddenly start doing something

 She busted out laughing when she saw the costume.

Escape or break free from something (physically or metaphorically)

 You’ve been in a funk all week—try to bust out of it and have some fun.

5. Be in a funk: to be very unhappy and without hope

6. ten toes down: being fully committed, loyal, or standing firm in a situation — with no hesitation or
backing out.

 She stayed ten toes down through all the drama — that's real loyalty.

7. sobriety (n): Freedom from intoxication / Seriousness or solemnity

 He has maintained sobriety for two years after rehab.


 Her speech was delivered with great sobriety and grace.

8. escort out (v): accompany someone out of a place

9. North star (n): a guiding principle or goal that helps someone make decisions and stay on track in life.

 "For her, education is the north star that guides her career choices."
 "His family is his north star, motivating him to work hard and provide for them."
 "Traveling the world is my north star; it inspires me to explore new cultures and experiences."
 "She uses her passion for helping others as her north star in her volunteer work."

10. Get someone on edge: make someone feel nervous, anxious, or tense.

 Her silence really got him on edge — he knew something was wrong.

11. tribute (n): showing respect, admiration, or recognition

 The concert was a tribute to the late musician.


 They held a ceremony to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers.
12. sway in the breeze: Someone who is easily influenced or lacks strong convictions; Being indecisive or
uncertain

 He sways in the breeze, changing his mind whenever someone disagrees.

13. be at one’s lowest: be in a state of deep emotional, mental, or physical struggle — often the worst
or most difficult point in someone's life.

 After losing his job and going through a breakup, he was at his lowest.

14. wallow in (v): indulge or immerse oneself excessively in a particular emotion or situation, often in a
way that's unhealthy or self-pitying.

 He wallowed in sadness after the breakup.

15. presume (v): to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain

 I presume (that) they're not coming, since they haven't replied to the invitation.

16. slack on (v): neglect, reduce effort, or not take something seriously — especially responsibilities,
tasks, or commitments.

 He’s been slacking on his duties at work lately.

17. a salty task: A difficult or unpleasant job.

 Cleaning up after the party was a salty task, but someone had to do it.

18. be principled to: To act according to strong moral rules.

 Even when he was offered a bribe, he stayed principled and said no.

19. deposit an ideal: To share or place a belief or value somewhere (often metaphorical).

 Teachers deposit ideals of honesty and respect into young minds.

20. feverishly: In a very excited or fast way

 She typed feverishly to finish the assignment before the deadline.

21. monstrous: Very big, ugly, or scary.

 They saw a monstrous shadow behind the trees.

22. ginormous (inf): Extremely big (a mix of "gigantic" and "enormous").

 That pizza is ginormous! How will we finish it?

23. what’s the biggie?: What’s the big deal? Used to say something is not a big problem.

 So I spilled some juice—what’s the biggie?

24. pull off: To succeed in doing something difficult.

 They pulled off a surprise birthday party without anyone finding out.
25. break a sweat: To start sweating from hard work; sometimes used to mean doing something that
takes effort.

 He didn’t even break a sweat finishing the test—it was too easy for him.

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