Episode 9 :

Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)

My kids are always laughing about anything related to toilets and I felt left out. I'm an adult and I'm not allowed to laugh at such things. Well, I decided to break that taboo and drag my cousin Connor into the childishness!

Part 2 - Learn English (17:40)

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

Shut off (phrasal verb)- to avoid seeing people or having contact with people
"I'm going to shut off for a few hours, it's been a hard day"

To have a go at (someone)- to attack or criticise
"My boss had a go at me for turning up late" Minging (adjective / slang)
- disgusting, foul or unpleasant
note : offensive when used towards people
"I'm not going out today, the weather is minging"

Pins and needles (non medical term)
- the tingling sensation caused by poor blood circulation
"I have pins and needles in my feet"Pasty - a savoury snack from the south of England.

Dead in the eye (expression)
- the centre of the eye / when saying something serious
"I looked her dead in the eye and told her the truth"
A dump (slang)- a poo
"I'm just going for a dump"

To peer
- to look at something which is only just visible
"I peered over the wall to see what was going on"I swear (expression)
- to emphasise you are telling the truth in a story
"It was the best match I've ever seen, I swear!"
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