All Ears English Podcast AEE 1252: Do You March to the Beat of a Different Drummer?
Oct 30, 2019
The hosts welcome new learners and share personal updates, emphasizing music's role in enhancing English conversations. A humorous dialogue compares the climates of Los Angeles and New York while unpacking idioms like 'to harp on something.' They discuss the cultural significance of being unique, diving into the phrase 'march to the beat of a different drummer.' The playful use of musical idioms illustrates their importance in everyday conversations. Listeners are encouraged to embrace these expressions to enrich their language learning journey.
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Family Visit
- Lindsay's parents are visiting her in California for over a week.
- They plan to explore the small towns along the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Weather Complaint
- Michelle complains about the cold and rainy weather in New York.
- Lindsay tells her to stop harping on it.
Harping on Something
- Michelle was harping on the bad weather, meaning she dwelled on it tediously.
- Lindsay points out the irony of using "harp", a peaceful instrument, to describe this behavior.