🧩 Learn how to describe control, complexity, and decision-making like a native speaker!
In this episode, we unpack phrases that express influence, choices, and adaptability in real-life conversations.
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🎧 Lesson 1052 – Superbly Said Podcast
📑 Lesson Slides:
➡️ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m5lIALil1ePtK0dPCkb2IHi8l9GrfXQJ/view?usp=sharing
🧠 Quiz for this Lesson:
➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMMe4XFEW7MxTXsSfKRZ9nZVWazJJqT0_JVGu6MvfX-N96sQ/viewform
🎭 pull the strings – to secretly control or influence events or people
🕸️ tangled situation – a complicated and difficult issue to resolve
😣 flinch – to make a quick movement due to fear or pain
🧠 get around something – to find a clever way to avoid or bypass a problem
⚖️ dilemma – a situation requiring a difficult choice between two options
💬 weigh in on – to add your opinion or judgment to a discussion
🌀 mislead someone – to cause someone to believe something untrue
🌿 adapt to something – to adjust to new conditions or changes
🎯 Learn how to talk about control, manipulation, and adaptability fluently.
🎬 Use idioms that appear in movies, news, and leadership contexts.
💭 Practice forming nuanced opinions during discussions.
💪 Strengthen your vocabulary for describing complex real-world situations.
📘 Study the lesson slides to see real examples and explanations:
🔗 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m5lIALil1ePtK0dPCkb2IHi8l9GrfXQJ/view?usp=sharing
🧩 Test your understanding with the interactive quiz:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMMe4XFEW7MxTXsSfKRZ9nZVWazJJqT0_JVGu6MvfX-N96sQ/viewform
💬 Practice natural conversation and discussion on https://SpeakDuo.com — and don’t forget to weigh in with your own thoughts! 💭