Face the music – To accept the consequences of one’s actions.

Example: After missing the deadline, he had to face the music when his boss confronted him.

Jump on the bandwagon – To start supporting something because it is popular.

Example: Many companies jumped on the bandwagon of electric vehicles once they became mainstream.

Pull the plug – To stop something from continuing, often by cutting off funding or support.

Example: The investors pulled the plug on the failing startup.

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In this week's episode, Xochitl and Jack talk about last week's challenge where they had to eat a balanced breakfast every day. Listen and find out what this week's challenge will be! :)

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False Story:

In January 2025, a Chinese tech company announced the invention of a smartphone that could communicate directly with household pets. The device, allegedly powered by advanced AI, claimed to translate barks, meows, and even hamster squeaks into human language. The company showcased a demo where a dog "asked" for more treats.

True Story:

In January 2025, Mariia Zelenina, a 22-year-old Russian mermaid performer, was attacked by a Chinese sturgeon during an aquatic show at Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park in China. While performing underwater, the fish suddenly inhaled her head. Zelenina managed to free herself, losing her goggles in the process. Despite some bruises and eye pain, she was taken to the hospital and is now resting. She clarified that she was not pressured to return to work and maintains a positive attitude, considering the experience a joke.

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True Story:

In January 2025, a zoo in China's Guangdong province made headlines for dyeing two Chow Chow puppies to resemble pandas. Visitors initially admired the "pandas" until they noticed the animals panting and barking. The zoo later admitted to the stunt, sparking outrage and criticism from animal rights groups.

False Story:

A small town in eastern China recently claimed to have discovered a mysterious underground village dating back thousands of years. Local officials stated that residents found perfectly preserved homes, complete with ancient furnishings and pottery, after a sinkhole suddenly appeared. Archaeologists reportedly described it as one of the most significant finds in Chinese history.

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In this week's episode, Xochitl and Jack talk about their experiences meditating for "20" minutes every day for the past week.

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Cut corners – To do something in a cheaper, easier, or faster way that is often unethical or results in lower quality.

Example: The construction company was accused of cutting corners to save costs.

Go the extra mile – To make a special effort beyond what is expected.

Example: The customer service representative went the extra mile to ensure the client was satisfied.

Hit the ground running – To start a project or task with great enthusiasm and speed.

Example: The new manager hit the ground running by immediately implementing a plan to increase sales.

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A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together in a natural way by native speakers of a language. These word pairings sound "right" to native speakers because they occur frequently in everyday language.

Break new ground – To do something innovative or unprecedented.

Example: The scientist broke new ground in renewable energy research.

Lend support – To provide help or assistance.

Example: Several organizations lent their support to the charity event.

Draw a conclusion – To reach a decision or opinion based on evidence or reasoning.

Example: After analyzing the data, the team drew a conclusion about the market trends.

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In this week's episode, Xochitl and Jack explain their idea to start weekly challenges.

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