Catch Word #278 Left to your own devices
In this episode of Catch Word, Andrew and Kassy teach you two useful expressions for describing situations where you are left alone without support: "Left to your own devices" and "High and dry." With several helpful example conversations, they discuss the meaning and nuance of these expressions and provide easy-to-understand explanations to help you know how to use them in different real-life situations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\n \tKey expressions: Learn the meaning of "Left to your own devices" and "High and dry."\n \tHow to speak like a native: Learn about different situations where these expressions are commonly used.\n \tCultural tips: Hear about popular songs that use these expressions and the maritime origins of \u201cHigh and dry.\u201d\n \tPractical examples: Listen to conversations that show you how to use these expressions naturally.\n\nHow This Episode Will Help You\n\n \tExpand Vocabulary: Add new idiomatic expressions to your English vocabulary.\n \tImprove Comprehension: Understand how and when to use these expressions in real-life situations.\n \tCultural Knowledge: Learn about cultural references and popular music that feature these expressions.\n \tListening Practice: Upgrade your listening skills with clear and easy-to-understand examples.\n\nThe best way to learn with this lesson\n\n \tCulips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips Member now!\n \tMembers can access the ad-free version here.\n \tJoin our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice.