If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for the IELTS or TOEFL at the same time, this English lesson is for you. While watching the news about how President Joe Biden called Donald Trump supporters "garbage," while he possibly stole the spotlight away from Vice President Harris and her closing remarks of her campaign, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. đ OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join đ° Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent đ˝ď¸ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 đšđˇ đ¸đŞ đ¨đźâ𦱠Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 1. Stepping in it ⢠: Making a mistake or getting into trouble, especially by saying something inappropriate. ⢠: When the politician made a joke about serious issues, he really stepped in it, making people upset. 2. In a big way ⢠: To a large extent or very strongly. ⢠: The news report said the mistake impacted the campaign in a big way, changing how many people felt about the candidate. 3. Undermine ⢠: To weaken or damage someoneâs position or efforts, often in a sneaky way. ⢠: The candidate felt that these comments would undermine the hard work she had done to win over voters. 4. October surprise ⢠: Unexpected news or events in October that could change how people vote right before an election. ⢠: The news about the emails became an October surprise, which made voters question the candidate just before the election. 5. Stole her spotlight ⢠: Took attention away from her or made people focus on someone else instead. ⢠: The unexpected announcement stole her spotlight, making her speech less important to viewers. 6. Puerto Rico ⢠: A U.S. territory in the Caribbean with American citizens, often affected by hurricanes and other natural events. ⢠: After the hurricane, many Americans were concerned about the damage in Puerto Rico and the help people there would need. 7. Unconscionable ⢠: Something that is so wrong or unfair that it is hard to accept. ⢠: Many called the lack of response to the crisis unconscionable, saying everyone deserved help. 8. Roll it ⢠: A command often used in TV to start showing a video clip. ⢠: When the reporter was ready, she said to roll it, and the video of the speech started playing on the screen. 9. Deplorable ⢠: Very bad or deserving strong disapproval. ⢠: Some called the comments deplorable, saying that no one should speak that way about others. 10. Irredeemable ⢠: So bad that it canât be fixed or improved. ⢠: Some felt the actions were irredeemable, believing the person couldnât make up for what they did. 11. Step on her message ⢠: Interrupt or ruin the impact of what she wanted to say. ⢠: The other news distracted from her speech and stepped on her message so people didnât pay much attention. 12. Divisive rhetoric ⢠: Words or messages that cause strong disagreement and separate people into opposing sides. ⢠: The speech included divisive rhetoric, which made some people feel more distant from others.
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