Chatterbox #161 – The Oscars
Hollywood’s biggest night of glitz and glamour is just around the corner. In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne talk all about the Oscars. Join them as they discuss the current controversy surrounding this year’s awards, their favourite moments from past Oscar shows, and their predictions for who will win this year!
Expressions included in the Study Guide
- To soup something up
- To be primed up
- A red carpet malfunction and a wardrobe malfunction
- Quote/unquote
- The national stage
- To push the envelope
- To have a soft place in your heart for something
- To get the nod
- Insider information
- A movie buff
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free
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Chatterbox #161 – The Oscars
Hollywood’s biggest night of glitz and glamour is just around the corner. In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne talk all about the Oscars. Join them as they discuss the current controversy surrounding this year’s awards, their favourite moments from past Oscar shows, and their predictions for who will win this year!
Expressions included in the Study Guide
- To soup something up
- To be primed up
- A red carpet malfunction and a wardrobe malfunction
- Quote/unquote
- The national stage
- To push the envelope
- To have a soft place in your heart for something
- To get the nod
- Insider information
- A movie buff
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free
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