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Feb 2024
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Funny Things Parents Say | Podcast Ameri...

Real English Conversations: Amy Whitney & Curtis Davies - English Podcast
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In this episode, Amy and Curtis discuss the quirky sayings parents use, based on a Facebook poll of their parent friends. Some of the memorable phrases and their meanings include "Money doesn't grow on trees" to teach kids about the value of money.   They also share Amy's mom's witty response to Amy's childhood hunger complaints. Curtis also recalls his parents' warnings like "Don't make me turn this car around" during road trips whenever he and his brothers fight in the back seat of the car. Other expressions include "I said so" as an authoritative parental response, and "You make a better door than a window" for obstructing views during TV time.   Join us in this engaging episode as we share similar expressions and promote personalized English learning courses.   Don't miss these valuable lessons for real-world English use!     Unlock your fluency with teacher Curtis! Find a lesson time and book your trial lesson now! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!
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