All Ears English Podcast AEE 1717: It's All Just Hearsay. How to Refer to Gossip in English
Jan 20, 2022
Dive into the world of gossip and learn how to navigate this social landscape! Discover the slang term '411' and its origins while exploring the fine line between harmless venting and harmful gossip. The speakers share entertaining role-plays and practical tips, emphasizing terms like 'lowdown' and 'hearsay.' They also highlight the influence of sensationalism on news perception and introduce an upcoming fluency course to enrich your conversational skills. Get ready to enhance your English while having fun!
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411 for Emergencies?
- Lindsay dialed 411 recently to report a car break-in but the line was busy.
- She thought 411 was for emergencies, while 911 is for more serious situations.
Meaning of 411
- "411" means the latest information or update on something.
- It can be gossip, but also just general insider information.
Scoop Origin
- "Scoop" or "inside scoop" means getting the inside story on something.
- The term originates from journalism, referring to a news item reported before others.