VOA慢速英语:English Expressions Grow in the Garden

garden – n. a plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables are cultivated

hobby – n. a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation

path – n. a track that is made by people or animals walking over the ground < We followed a winding path through the woods. >

variety – n. the quality or state of having different forms or types

nip – v. to sever by or as if by pinching sharply nipped the dead flowers from the plant : to destroy the growth, progress, or fulfillment of

idiot – n. a foolish or stupid person

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walk off – phrasal v. : to get rid of a bad feeling or condition by going for a walk

catch up – phrasal v. : to provide with the latest information

gave up – phrasal v. : to quit doing or attempting something especially as an admission of defeat

Right on! informal phrase / somewhat old-fashioned : used to say that you agree completely with what someone has said