1. Best expressions to memorize
1. debunk
Meaning: to prove that something people believe is false.
From the transcript:
“They said coffee was bad, but now we’ve debunked that.”
Example:
A new study debunked the idea that skipping breakfast always leads to weight gain.
2. take it with a grain of salt
Meaning: do not believe something completely right away.
From the transcript:
“You just have to take it all with a grain of salt.”
Example:
I saw a health tip online, but I’m taking it with a grain of salt until I check the source.
3. what gives?
Meaning: Why is this happening? Something does not make sense.
From the transcript:
“We have some of the highest rates of obesity in the world. It’s like, what gives?”
Example:
The restaurant has great reviews, but the food was terrible. What gives?
4. get everyone on board
Meaning: get everyone to agree with or support a plan.
From the transcript:
“It’s so hard to get everybody on board.”
Example:
Before we change the schedule, we need to get everyone on board.
5. a hot button issue
Meaning: a sensitive topic that easily makes people angry or emotional.
From the transcript:
“It’s not a hot button issue.”
Example:
Vaccines can be a hot button issue, so I try to be careful when discussing them.
2. Role play script from the conversation
Situation: Lindsay and Michelle are reporters talking about a big story they are about to break.
Lindsay:
Wow. This is huge. We need to be strategic about this.
Michelle:
Right. If we really want to expose the truth, we need proof.
Lindsay:
Exactly. We need proof in order to discredit the claims that came out.
Michelle:
We will debunk everything they said.
3. Paragraph using all five expressions
I saw a shocking article online about a new diet, but I decided to take it with a grain of salt because the source did not seem reliable. Later, another report came out and tried to debunk the original claim with better research. Still, many people refused to believe it, and I thought, what gives? It can be hard to get everyone on board when people already have strong opinions, especially when health becomes a hot button issue.
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