All Ears English Podcast AEE 2565: Is English All Greek to You?
37 snips
Feb 12, 2026 They explore ways to say you do not understand, from colorful idioms to plain phrases. Origins of a German saying and how soldiers inspired it come up. Classic English lines like "it's all Greek to me" and "I haven't the foggiest" are compared. A wedding seating role play shows how different expressions fit formal and informal situations.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
A Taste Of Greece From Travel
- Lindsay recounts loving Greek food and travel experiences in Greece.
- She describes gyros, baklava, and cutting meat from lamb skewers on the street.
Idioms Tie To History And Context
- Idioms often reflect historical moments or cultural events that give them meaning.
- Understanding an idiom's origin can make its use and sense clearer.
Say 'It's All Greek To Me'
- Use the phrase "it's all Greek to me" to admit you don't understand a topic.
- Say it when conversations get technical, like with cryptocurrency or blockchain explanations.
