All Ears English Podcast AEE 2003: How to Up your English Vocabulary Game
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Jun 6, 2023 Dive into the joyful chaos of expanding your English vocabulary! Discover the versatile phrasal verb 'run up' as it's explored in surprising contexts. Enjoy humorous anecdotes about unexpected dining costs and the need for clear communication. Unpack the significance of 'up' in phrases and how geography shapes their usage. Laugh along with entertaining stories that connect language learning to real-life scenarios, mixing valuable insights into mastering conversational fluency with a dash of fun!
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The $500 Salad
- Aubrey and her husband's parents went to a fancy French restaurant.
- They unknowingly ordered a $500 seafood salad, surprising everyone.
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Run Up: Movement and Direction
- "Run up" means going upstairs in a building, and "up" can be omitted.
- It can also indicate going uptown or north, especially in cities with grids like Manhattan.