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TRUMP'S VP and HARRIS' VP DEBATE: 23 English Phrasal Verbs, Idiom, and Advanced English Vocabulary

2024/10/3
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JD Vance and Tim Walz debated last night. Together, we will watch a news clip packed with use English that you can use if studying for the ITELS or TOEFL exams or if you just want to have an English conversation about American politics.

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JD Vance and Tim Walz Debate

  1. Turn to : To focus on or start discussing a new topic. : During the debate, JD Vance turned to immigration issues, shifting the focus away from the economy.

  2. High stakes : A situation where there is a lot to gain or lose. : The debate had high stakes because both JD Vance and Tim Walz wanted to win over undecided voters.

  3. Midwest nice : A stereotype that people from the Midwest are polite and friendly, sometimes too much. : Tim Walz tried to stay “Midwest nice” during the debate, even when JD Vance criticized his policies.

  4. Frequently : Happening often or regularly. : Throughout the debate, Tim Walz frequently mentioned his support for healthcare reforms. I frequently have mango juice with my breakfast.

  5. Civil debate : A respectful discussion where people do not insult or shout at each other. : Despite their differences, JD Vance and Tim Walz managed to have a civil debate without yelling.

  6. Profound : Very deep or important. : JD Vance made a profound statement about the future of the country at the end of the debate. He had a profound thought while watching the movie.

  7. Stop the bleeding : To take action to prevent a bad situation from getting worse. : Tim Walz said we need to stop the bleeding by fixing the economy before more jobs are lost.

  8. Reimplement : To start using something again that was used before. : JD Vance promised to reimplement stricter border policies if elected.

  9. Deportations : Forcing someone to leave a country because they are not legally allowed to stay. : JD Vance said there should be more deportations for people who enter the U.S. illegally.

  10. Fishtank : A glass container where fish are kept. : Tim Walz joked that he doesn’t want the economy to feel like a fish tank where no one can escape.

  11. Tank : A large, heavily armed military vehicle. : JD Vance compared the government’s power to a tank, saying it needs to be controlled.

  12. Tanked : Failed or performed very poorly. : Some analysts felt that Tim Walz tanked in the debate when he couldn’t answer a question on taxes.

  13. Demonize : To make someone or something seem evil. : JD Vance accused Tim Walz of trying to demonize his ideas on immigration.

  14. Pivoting : Changing direction in a conversation to focus on something else. : During a tough question, Tim Walz was good at pivoting the conversation back to healthcare.

  15. Haitian : A person from Haiti. : Tim Walz talked about Haitian immigrants and how the U.S. should support them.

  16. Fact checking : Checking to make sure statements are true or false. : After the debate, news stations were busy fact-checking claims made by JD Vance and Tim Walz.

  17. Muted mics : When microphones are turned off so no one can speak. : The moderators used muted mics to make sure JD Vance and Tim Walz didn’t interrupt each other.

  18. Trading barbs : Exchanging sharp or hurtful comments. : JD Vance and Tim Walz were trading barbs during the debate about the handling of the COVID pandemic.

  19. Atrocious : Extremely bad or unpleasant. : JD Vance called the current state of the economy atrocious and blamed Tim Walz for it.

  20. Domestic policy : Government decisions about things happening inside the country. : The debate covered domestic policy topics like education, healthcare, and the economy.

  21. Weigh in : To give an opinion on a discussion or debate. : Tim Walz weighed in on the immigration discussion, calling for more humane policies.

  22. Spiraling : Getting worse and out of control. : JD Vance said the national debt was spiraling and needed urgent attention.

  23. Sharply disagree : To strongly disagree with someone. : JD Vance and Tim Walz sharply disagreed on how to handle immigration reform.

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