Catch Word #216 – Cabin fever
Have you been cooped up inside all day? Why don’t you go out and enjoy the sunshine while listening to a brand-new Culips episode? In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Jeremy introduce two useful expressions that one can use when experiencing boredom and restlessness.
Fun facts
There are various types of boredom in our lives; some are useful for our growth and imagination, while others are detrimental to our health and well-being. “Searching boredom” is useful, because it makes one feel restless, giving them a desire to discover new things, meet new people, and look for healthy challenges. However, “reactant boredom” and “apathetic boredom” are prevailing problems in today’s society. These two types of boredoms cause anger, grumpiness, loss of feeling, and listlessness.
Expressions included in the study guide
- Sidekick
- Cooped up
- Stir-crazy
- To hit the nail on the head
- All-nighter
- Cabin fever
- Hustle and bustle
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Catch Word #216 – Cabin fever
Have you been cooped up inside all day? Why don’t you go out and enjoy the sunshine while listening to a brand-new Culips episode? In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Jeremy introduce two useful expressions that one can use when experiencing boredom and restlessness.
Fun facts
There are various types of boredom in our lives; some are useful for our growth and imagination, while others are detrimental to our health and well-being. “Searching boredom” is useful, because it makes one feel restless, giving them a desire to discover new things, meet new people, and look for healthy challenges. However, “reactant boredom” and “apathetic boredom” are prevailing problems in today’s society. These two types of boredoms cause anger, grumpiness, loss of feeling, and listlessness.Expressions included in the study guide
- Sidekick
- Cooped up
- Stir-crazy
- To hit the nail on the head
- All-nighter
- Cabin fever
- Hustle and bustle
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
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Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Kassy White
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Business manager: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
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