18 Nov 2025
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The English We Speak: Take someone under your wing

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The podcast episode, "The English We Speak," features hosts Feifei and Phil discussing the English idiom "take someone under your wing." Phil explains the phrase means to help, guide, or protect someone, likening it to a bird protecting its young. They provide examples of its usage, such as an experienced person mentoring a new employee or a friendly individual helping someone new to a school or choir. The hosts also mention a similar expression, "to put your arm around someone's shoulder," emphasizing the importance of helping others. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to join them next time to learn more English phrases.

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