Hey there! This is TOP episode 275. HEALTH: 5 Idioms
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Hello hello and welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re talking about five useful English idioms about health. These phrases will help you sound more natural and confident when talking about health. Plus, I’ll share some easy examples to help you remember them. So, grab a cup of tea, and let’s get started!
But before we begin, let me, this one last time, remind you that on 19th of January, this Sunday I’m hosting a free English class for you. It’s gonna be a vocabulary lesson, the topic is HEALTH and you’ll learn lots of phrases but above all I want to show you how to learn vocabulary in the most effective way. Instead of teaching you theory, explaining HOW to learn I want to show you how to do it.
To sign up for this free class you need to go to teacherola.com/webinar. You can also click the link in the description. It’s on Sunday, 19th January at 8 pm.
Are you ready to start our class?!? Let’s go! 5 health-related idioms.
One. Sick as a dog
This means someone is very, very sick. Imagine having a bad flu and feeling terrible!
After eating the old sushi, I was sick as a dog all night.
Marta stayed in bed because she was sick as a dog with a stomach bug.
Two. To be on the mend
It means you’re recovering after being sick or injured. You’re starting to feel better!
Tomek broke his arm, but now he’s on the mend.
After a week of rest, I’m finally on the mend from the flu.
Three. Out of sorts
It means feeling a little unwell or just not like yourself—maybe tired or upset.
Kasia didn’t eat lunch today. She’s feeling out of sorts.
I’m a bit out of sorts today, so I’ll stay home.
Four. As fit as a fiddle
This means someone is very healthy and strong. Think of a violin (fiddle) that’s in perfect condition!
My grandpa is 80, but he’s as fit as a fiddle!
After training every day, Ania feels as fit as a fiddle.
Five. Under the weather
This is when you’re feeling slightly sick—not terrible, but not great either.
I’m feeling a bit under the weather, so I’ll skip school today.
Kuba didn’t go to the party because he was under the weather.
Your turn! Listen and repeat out loud:
After eating the old sushi, I was sick as a dog all night.
Marta stayed in bed because she was sick as a dog with a stomach bug.
Tomek broke his arm, but now he’s on the mend.
After a week of rest, I’m finally on the mend from the flu.
Kasia didn’t eat lunch today. She’s feeling out of sorts.
I’m a bit out of sorts today, so I’ll stay home.
My grandpa is 80, but he’s as fit as a fiddle!
After training every day, Ania feels as fit as a fiddle.
I’m feeling a bit under the weather, so I’ll skip school today.
Kuba didn’t go to the party because he was under the weather.
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Thank you so much for listening. I’ll see you in the next episode!
I believe in you, I know you can speak English with fluency IF you really want it! Stay fearless, take care and say it out loud! I’m your teacher, Teacher Ola, and you were listening to Teacher Ola Podcast. Bye for now.