English Free Lesson MP3: How Many Idioms Can You Hear in This Story?
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... to prepare for this (or any) lesson:
- Stretch and breathe deeply for 30 seconds: this lets you relax. Relaxing is a very important part of learning; by breathing deeply you clear your mind.
- Decide clearly what you want to learn and say this to yourself. In this lesson there are five idioms, so you can tell yourself you will hear and understand these five idioms during this lesson.
- Make an image of yourself using your new skills in a real situation. Imagine yourself speaking english and easily and confidently using the idioms in this lesson.
In the Know
2. let the cat out of the bag: to reveal a secret, often unintentionally
3. in the know: having information known only to a small group of people
4. in the cards: very likely to happen
5. tie the knot: to get married
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Alonzo's wedding day was a great day! For months, he had been planning to tie the knot with his girlfriend. He told one friend, and asked it to be kept secret. His friend let the cat out of the bag, though. It was in the cards because that friend loved gossip. Alonzo was angry and made his friend come clean. His friend confessed that being in the know was just too difficult. He wanted to show people his trusted status with Alonzo. Now they are friends again and Alonzo is very happy.
