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Back to EpisodesSimplified Speech #241 – Keeping secrets
Published 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
Can you keep a secret? In this episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about the difference between being an “open book” and a “closed book.” They discuss their own habits for keeping things private, share funny stories about childhood crushes, and debate whether it is harder to keep good news or bad news a secret.
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Fun Fact
Andrew mentions being “in a pickle.” This is a funny way of saying you are in a difficult situation. While we usually think of pickles as a tasty snack, the phrase comes from the idea of being all mixed up or “stewed,” just like vegetables in a jar of vinegar!
Expression list
- To pry [something] out of [someone]
- To get dragged into
- To mind [one’s] own business
- A layoff
- Resentful
- To pave the way