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b'Everyone knows someone who seems to know about all the trends or the latest news before everyone else. You might even be that person among your friends! In today\\u2019s Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy explain two idioms that you can use to describe these people, finger on the pulse and ahead of the curve.\\n\\nCatch Word English audio lessons are designed for intermediate and advanced English learners. Through natural conversations, you\\u2019ll learn idioms, phrasal verbs, and expressions that will help improve your English listening and speaking skills.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nFun facts\\nTrends, also known as fads or crazes, are any collective behaviour that develops within a culture, generation, or social group. They tend to be short-lived, lasting only as long as people are able to change or to innovate the trend. Interestingly, the first people to follow a fad are usually the first ones to stop following it!\\n\\n\\n\\nExpressions included in the study guide\\n\\n\\n\\n \\tHeartfelt\\n \\tFinger on the pulse\\n \\tRegular old\\n \\tTo wow [someone]\\n \\tAhead of the curve\\n \\tEasier said than done\\n\\n\\n\\nCopyright: Culips.com\\nFor more information about this episode, visit culips.com.\\nMusic Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar\\nPhoto Credit: Victor Clime\\xa0(Unsplash.com)'