Swim, Cycle, Run | A Chat With Sam The Ironman

Episode 6 :

Part 1 -  The Discussion (0:00)

The Ironman Triathlon is renowned for being the most gruelling one day race event in the world. I chat with Sam Hearn, a fellow English tutor who pushed himself to his physical limits  when training and competing in this event. This is Sam's  story.

Part 2 - Learn English (14:10)

In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation;

Take one's hat off to (idiom)
to give (someone) praise or credit
"I have to take my hat off to her, she did a great job"

Jump / Dive in at the deep end (phrase)
- to put yourself in a new situation without any help or preparation
- if you are thrown in at the deep end, someone else has put you in that situation.
"Don't jump in at the deep end without thinking things through"

On the scene (idiom)

- someone/something has been an important part of a situation/activity
"Pokemon came on the scene in 2003"
"She was lonely for a long time, but now there's a new boyfriend on the scene"

To dabble (verb)

To work or involve yourself in something irregularly, usually as a secondary interest.
"I dabble in various sports but I'm not a master in any"

Pace oneself (idiom)

- to control / balance your speed so you can last the entire duration of a race/activity
"The cycling race is 75km long so I have to pace myself"

Jack in (phrasal verb)

- to give up / stop doing something
"I'm not playing football anymore. I jacked it in a few months ago"

Up to speed (idiom)

- If you are 'up to speed' on a situation/activity then you have all the latest information about it and can do it well
- if you need to  'get back up to speed' then you have fallen behind.
"I need to get back up to speed since I've been off work for 3 days"
"I know you missed the last meeting but I'll bring you up to speed on everything"

Let loose (idiom)

- to allow something/someone to go or move freely
- to release your anger/emotions towards someone without limitations
"she was tired of the bullying at just let loose in the school playground"

To piss oneself (slang)

- to laugh uncontrollably
- to wet yourself
"He didn't see the funny side of the prank, but  his wife was pissing herself"

A wreck (noun)

- someone who is  exhausted or  looks unhealthy
"I was a complete wreck after the marathon'
note : an emotional wreck is someone who is sad, confused, acting abnormal

Half seven

- a short version of 'half past seven'
"We need to catch the bus at half seven this evening"

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