Advanced English Vocabulary 1140 | Superbly Said Podcast

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SpeakDuo Lesson 1140 – “You’re More Stressed Than Ever — Let’s Change That”
(Vocabulary Expansion Edition)

This episode explores 8 expressive English phrases for talking about emotions, reactions, moods, and intense experiences.

Each expression includes:
✔️ clear definitions
✔️ real-life examples
✔️ natural usage tips
✔️ a guided practice question

• uber 18 – acting overly dramatic or exaggerated, like a teenager

• stew in your chair – sit and remain upset, replaying moments mentally

• be the bigger person – show maturity and forgiveness even when you’re right

• change the energy of the night – shift the mood of an event or gathering

• scared shitless – extremely frightened

• balling (crying heavily) – feeling emotionally overwhelmed to the point of tears

• a direct hit – a failure that unexpectedly turns into a positive outcome

• going crazy over – becoming extremely excited or obsessed with something trending

• American & British pronunciation

• Word stress, rhythm, and clarity

• Speak naturally and confidently

• Real-life English conversation

• Daily English speaking practice

• Comprehensible input for ESL learners

• Basic → intermediate → advanced grammar

• Everyday English expressions

• Modern vocabulary for emotional and social topics

• IELTS & TOEFL speaking confidence

• Job interview and workplace communication

• Techniques to think directly in English

• Support for Spanish speakers

• Help for Asian learners

• Clear examples for international professionals

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