Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson 1108 - Aviation Edition - The Real Deal! - Superbly Said Podcast ✅
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Today’s episode breaks down 8 advanced expressions from Tom Cruise’s hilarious real-life flight story — perfect for boosting your conversational English, fluency, and your understanding of fast, natural storytelling.
1. the real deal
Genuinely capable; someone who truly lives up to their reputation.
2. fill-a-bag sick
Extremely motion-sick — so nauseous you might need a vomit bag.
3. make my dealTo negotiate the exact terms you personally want in a contract.
4. really gives you confidence (ironic)
Used sarcastically to mean the opposite — something that actually makes you feel unsafe.
5. coming in on us
An aircraft approaching rapidly and directly toward you.
6. they don’t call me Bozo for nothing
A humorous way to say a nickname truly reflects a real trait.
7. a couple feet off the deck
Flying extremely close to the ground — just a few feet above it.
8. to level off
When an aircraft stops climbing and shifts to steady, horizontal flight.
Each phrase comes with clear explanations, real-world examples, and a quiz question to help lock the meaning into your memory.
Conversational English
Natural storytelling comprehension
Advanced vocabulary & idioms
Real-life listening practice
Accent & pronunciation awareness
This lesson helps you improve:
American pronunciation
British vs. American pronunciation differences
Correct word pronunciation
Accent clarity and naturalness
Native-like fluency
Daily English conversation
Real-world English usage
Thinking and responding in English
Perfect for:
✔ IELTS preparation
✔ TOEFL preparation
✔ Job interview readiness
✔ Sounding more natural with native speakers
✔ Beginner → Advanced learners
✔ Spanish speakers, Asian learners, and global English learners
✔ English vlog–style, comprehensible input learning
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