We Need To Talk About Jeff | A Short Story

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Episode 8 :
Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)
Does everyone have 'Jeff' in their life? That person who interferes with everyone's business and is usually way too enthusiastic about community service. Here are three little stories about my encounters with the infamous 'Jeff'
Part 2 - Learn English (16:05)
In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation;
Lavish (adjective)
- sumptuously rich, elaborate, luxurious
note: also check out the verb 'to lavish'
"The lavish buffet included smoked salmon and a variety of European caviars"
To meddle (verb)
- to interfere in something that is not one's concern.
"She is always meddling in her daughter's affairs"

By any means (phrase)
- in any way at all
note : often used to clarify a point that may have been misinterpreted.
"I'm going to beat John at Tennis on Saturday. He's not a bad player by any means, but I'm feeling good about it.
Senile (adjective)
- a older person showing weakness, especially a loss of mental faculties.
note : slightly offensive and used among younger people who have a temporary loss of memory.
"He keeps forgetting things and I think he's a bit senile."
On edge (phrase)
- tense, nervous, irritable
"He seemed a bit on edge during the interview"
Chip in (phrasal verb)
- contribute something as your share of a joint cost / activity
"There's a lot to do but if we all chip in, it should only take an hour.

To yank (verb)
- to pull something with a jerk
"She yanked on his hair and made him cry"
Dismay (noun)
- concern and distress caused by something unexpected
"They watched in dismay as their house burned to the ground"

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