BOX SET English Vocabulary Mega-Class: What Are the 10 Two-Word English Expressions You Can Learn in 27 Minutes?

TL;DR

This English vocabulary mega-class explains 10 two-word English expressions in 27 minutes, including “mic drop,” “tone deaf,” “talk shop,” and “big data.” It shows how these phrases describe decisive remarks, social insensitivity, work conversations, data analysis, and other everyday situations. Read on for direct definitions and examples that clarify when each expression applies.

Transcript

Hello and welcome to The English We Speak. I’m Feifei. And I'm Roy! Feifei, have you listened to the latest song by my favourite band, Dragon Tennis? Dragon Tennis are a terrible band who make dreadful music. Mic drop! What?! I think the lead singer dropped the microphone once. You can't hate them because of that! No, Roy. We say 'mic drop' at the ... Read More

Key Insights

• Mic drop is used to signify the end of a conversation after making an impressive point.
• Tone deaf can describe someone who can't sing or someone insensitive to a situation.
• Talk shop means discussing work-related topics outside of work.
• Big data refers to large volumes of data collected and analyzed for patterns.
• Sticking point is an issue that prevents progress in negotiations.
• New normal describes life changes during and after significant events like the pandemic.
• A slippery slope is a situation that is likely to lead to worse outcomes.
• Serial returner refers to someone who frequently returns purchased items.

Questions & Answers

Q: What does “mic drop” mean?

“Mic drop” is used after someone makes an impressive or pertinent point that renders a discussion over. It commonly appears at the end of spoken discussions, messages, or emails, and someone can also “perform a mic drop.”

Q: What does “tone deaf” mean?

“Tone deaf” can describe someone who cannot hear different notes and has difficulty singing. It can also describe someone who is insensitive to a situation or says the wrong thing at the wrong time.

Q: What does “talk shop” mean?

“Talk shop” means discussing work with people you work with when you are outside the workplace. The transcript illustrates colleagues doing this in a cafe, pub, or during a journey home.

Q: What is “big data”?

“Big data” refers to large volumes of data that can be analyzed for patterns, trends, and associations. Companies can use this analysis to inform business decisions and strategies.

Q: What is a “sticking point”?

A “sticking point” is an issue that prevents progress in a negotiation or discussion. It is a point of contention on which the parties cannot agree.

Q: What does “new normal” mean?

“New normal” describes changes in lifestyle and behavior that become standard after a significant disruption. The existing explanation uses the COVID-19 pandemic as an example of such an event.

Q: What does “slippery slope” mean?

A “slippery slope” is a situation or course of action likely to lead to increasingly negative consequences. It suggests that an initial step may trigger a chain of undesirable outcomes.

Q: Who is a “serial returner”?

A “serial returner” is someone who frequently returns items they have purchased, sometimes after using them. The behavior is especially associated with buying multiple items online and returning most of them.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Number: The English vocabulary mega-class presents 10 two-word English expressions in 27 minutes.

• Definition: “Mic drop” follows an impressive or pertinent point that ends a discussion.

• Definition: “Tone deaf” describes difficulty hearing musical notes or insensitivity to a situation.

• Definition: “Talk shop” means discussing work with colleagues while outside the workplace.

• Definition: “Big data” means large volumes of data analyzed to identify patterns, trends, and associations.

• Definition: A “sticking point” is an issue that prevents progress in negotiations or discussions.

• Definition: “New normal” describes lifestyle and behavior changes that become standard after a significant disruption.

• Definition: A “slippery slope” is a situation likely to lead to increasingly negative consequences.

• Definition: A “serial returner” frequently returns purchased items, sometimes after using them.