Daily Easy English #1163: Learn "Caught Me Off Guard" with Coach Shane

Master the American English idiom "Caught Me Off Guard" in this fun and free ESL podcast lesson! Join Coach Shane to improve your English speaking, listening, and pronunciation with clear explanations and real-life examples.

Today’s Expression: Caught Me Off Guard
Example Dialog:

• Think fast!
• Whoa~
• Ha! You dropped it!
• You caught me off guard~

Why Listen?

• Learn how to use "caught me off guard" naturally in conversations.
• Perfect for ESL/EFL learners aiming to sound like native American English speakers.
• Boost your listening, comprehension, and American culture knowledge.

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Today’s English expression and dialog:

~ish

I’m hungry.

You just ate.

I’m hungryish~

So…some nuts?

Cake! And ice cream^^

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Today’s English expression and dialog:

It’s not over ‘til the fat lady sings~

Ugh~ They’re playing horribly.

Where are you going?

I’m leaving. This game is over~

Hey, it’s not over ‘til the fat lady sings. We’ve still got ten minutes.

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Jot down

Give me a call tonight, okay?

Okay. Let me jot down your number.

555-1212.

Got it. Talk to you later.

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Today’s English expression and dialog:

Shoes to fill

You should retire. You’re old!

Who’s gonna fill my shoes.

I will, Dad! I can fill your shoes!

But you’re only seven. You can’t even tie your shoes~

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Bum

Look at that bum—so dirty.

A lot of homeless guys have problems~

Yeah. They need help.

But a lot of them don’t want it.

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Today’s English expression and dialog:

Look the part

If you want people to respect you, look the part.

So, I should wear a suit and tie?

If the successful people in your area do, then yes.

So, if I dress like a bum…

People are gonna think you’re a bum!

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𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐅 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧. A course 100% focused on speaking American English.
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