🗣️ Refined Daily Expressions from the Script
Here are the most useful and natural expressions from this episode, with definitions and example sentences:
1. Take it with a grain of salt
✅ Meaning: Don’t take something too seriously or at face value; be skeptical.
📌 Used when evaluating rumors, social media posts, or unverified information.
Examples:
- He said he saw a UFO, but I took it with a grain of salt.
- I read that online, but I’m taking it with a grain of salt until I find a reliable source.
2. Breaking news
✅ Meaning: Brand-new or important news just being reported.
📌 Often used humorously in social settings to mimic news reporting.
Examples:
- Breaking news: Jake finally cleaned his apartment!
- Breaking news—our favorite café just reopened.
3. Off the record / On the record
✅ Meaning:
Off the record = confidential, not for public sharing.
On the record = official, can be quoted or shared.
📌 Used in both journalism and casual conversations.
Examples:
- Off the record, I think the manager is planning to resign.
- This statement is on the record—he officially confirmed the promotion.
4. Back to you
✅ Meaning: A phrase used to pass the conversation back to someone, especially in news reporting.
📌 Used humorously in casual speech.
Examples:
- Anyway, that’s my update. Back to you, Sarah!
- Back to you for the dinner plans—what are we thinking?
5. Don’t jinx it
✅ Meaning: Don’t say something that might cause bad luck or make things go wrong.
📌 Often said after someone expresses hope or excitement about something uncertain.
Examples:
- We’re finally getting good weather—don’t jinx it!
- I think I’ll pass the test… but I don’t want to jinx it.
🎭 Role Play Script from the Episode
Here’s the mock newscaster roleplay they performed:
Michelle (Anchor):
“We are going to take you over to Lindsay McMahon who has breaking news. Lindsay?”
Lindsay (Field Reporter):
“Thank you, Michelle. I just spoke to a source off the record who said the shop on 33rd is officially closed down. We’ll have more information as the night goes on. Back to you, Michelle.”
✍️ Paragraph Using All the Expressions Naturally
Breaking news! Our neighborhood bakery is closing, but let’s take it with a grain of salt—it might just be a temporary renovation. Off the record, someone told me they’re actually expanding. I don’t want to jinx it, but if that’s true, we might be getting a coffee bar too! That said, nothing’s been announced on the record yet, so we’ll just have to wait and see. That’s all I’ve got for now—back to you!
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