Speaker A
Welcome to English in a Minute.
Learn the meaning of the phrase 'grow like a weed' and how it describes rapid growth, especially in children.
Key Takeaways
- 'Grow like a weed' means to grow very quickly.
- The idiom is mostly used when talking about children’s rapid growth.
- Weeds in a garden serve as a metaphor for fast growth.
- Understanding idioms helps improve English fluency.
- Contextual examples make idioms easier to learn and remember.
Summary
- The video explains the idiom 'grow like a weed,' which means to grow very quickly.
- It uses the example of weeds in a garden that grow super fast and can take over overnight.
- The phrase is commonly used to describe how fast children grow.
- A conversation between two people illustrates the usage with a child named Arlo who is growing quickly.
- The video clarifies that 'grow like a weed' is an informal expression.
- It highlights that the phrase is mostly applied to children’s growth rather than other contexts.
- The video is part of the 'English in a Minute' series by VOA Learning English.
- The tone is conversational and educational, aimed at English learners.
- The video uses simple language and examples to explain idiomatic expressions.
- It encourages viewers to understand and use common English idioms correctly.
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Speaker A
If you've ever gardened, you know weeds grow superfast.
Speaker A
They can take over a garden overnight!
Speaker A
But what does grow like a weed mean in other situations?
Speaker B
Hey, Dan, do you want to see pictures from my trip home?
Speaker C
Oh, geez, I would love to, uh, but...
Speaker B
Great!
Speaker B
This is me with my little cousin, Arlo!
Speaker C
Little? He's taller than you.
Speaker B
I know! He is growing like a weed.
Speaker B
He's only 10.
Speaker C
Does he have a beard?
Speaker A
To grow like a weed just means to grow very quickly!
Speaker A
We mostly use this expression when talking about how fast children grow.
Speaker A
And that's English in a Minute!
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