Esl In Ho Chi Minh City

This podcast will introduce you to common American idioms that use the word "white". In the first half of the podcast we will review the expressions. The second half is a dictation exercise that will test your understanding of these idioms. If you would like a full transcript of this podcast or additional exercises, please write to us at ESLHCMC@gmail.com PART I- Idioms a white elephant = something that is either large or expensive and has no useful purpose. a white lie = lie that you tell in order not to upset someone white collar = mental work, such as office work be as white as a sheet/ ghost = be very pale because of fear, shock, illness be as white as snow = be very white whiter than white = completely good and honest or pure pretend/say that black is white = to say the opposite of what is really true. the men in white coats = doctors for the mentally ill a white knight = a hero or savior, or someone who gives money to a company in order to prevent it from being bought by another company white trash