Words and Their Stories - VOA Learning English

76 Episodes

1. It’s Showtime! - June 20, 2024

   Published: 6/20/2024
2. Being 'Put Through the Wringer' Is Not Fun - June 13, 2024

   Published: 6/13/2024
3. Are You Strong 'Out of the Gate'? - June 07, 2024

   Published: 6/7/2024
4. Be Bold. 'Break the Mold'! - May 31, 2024

   Published: 5/31/2024
5. Many Handy 'Hand' Expressions - May 22, 2024

   Published: 5/22/2024
6. Ways to 'Divide and Conquer' - May 17, 2024

   Published: 5/17/2024
7. It's Time to 'Separate the Wheat from the Chaff' - May 10, 2024

   Published: 5/10/2024
8. What Good Comes from 'Casting a Wide Net'? - May 03, 2024

   Published: 5/3/2024
9. To Pull or Not to Pull Punches - April 25, 2024

   Published: 4/25/2024
10. Are You the Windshield or the Bug? - April 19, 2024

    Published: 4/19/2024
11. Many People 'Thank Their Lucky Stars' - April 12, 2024

    Published: 4/12/2024
12. Is It Real or Bogus? - April 03, 2024

    Published: 4/3/2024
13. What Are Your ‘True Colors’? - March 28, 2024

    Published: 3/28/2024
14. When Is Something 'Ancient History'? - March 21, 2024

    Published: 3/21/2024
15. When Do You 'Go Against the Grain'? - March 15, 2024

    Published: 3/15/2024
16. 'Dip Your Toes' or 'Take the Plunge'? - March 08, 2024

    Published: 3/8/2024
17. Read the Riot Act - February 29, 2024

    Published: 2/29/2024
18. Influence Others from a 'Bully Pulpit' - February 22, 2024

    Published: 2/22/2024
19. US Presidents Like to Make Up Words, Expressions - February 15, 2024

    Published: 2/15/2024
20. Why Do Married Couples 'Tie the Knot'? - February 08, 2024

    Published: 2/8/2024