All Ears English Podcast AEE: How to Use Necessary Evils to Bond in English
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Mar 28, 2026 They define the phrase necessary evil and give everyday examples like bills, commuting, and chores. They explain how to use the phrase naturally in conversation and offer alternative expressions such as unavoidable or a fact of life. They include a gym role play to practice the language and point listeners to related business English resources.
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Everyday Chores As Necessary Evils
- Michelle and Lindsay share everyday necessary evils like laundry, house maintenance, and grocery shopping to illustrate the phrase in real life.
- Michelle mentions grocery pickup saves time for $5 but can lead to impulse buys when shopping with her daughter, making it memorable.
Use Necessary Evil To Show Empathy
- Use necessary evil in conversation to show empathy when asking someone to do something unpleasant with you.
- Example lines: "It's a necessary evil" after proposing an early departure or "It's unavoidable" for health appointments.
Alternative Phrases To Vary Your Language
- Substitute similar phrases when you need variety: try "a fact of life", "unavoidable", or "one of those things" to sound natural.
- Michelle models using each phrase across contexts like adult duties, health checkups, and packing.