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What Strikes a Chord with You?
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Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples that show how to how to use them. And sometimes we explain where they come from.
Today, our expression comes from music. A chord is three or more musical notes sounded at the same time. The word “strike” means to hit. But when we play a note on a musical instrument, we can also say we struck a note.
A boy plays strikes a chord on his keyboard inside his apartment during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo April 18, 2020. (REUTERS PHOTO/Kenny Katombe)
Time to Get ‘Back on That Horse’
July 10, 2021
In this photo taken on September 6, 2018, a women shoots an arrow in a competition during the Third Nomad Games, in Cholpon-Ata, 250 kilometers from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. (AP Photo)
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Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English.
On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. Sometimes we explain where they come from and how to use them.
Today we talk about horses. They are strong, fast, and beautiful animals. Many years ago, in many places around the world, people used horses to get around. These days, horseback riding is done for sport. It is a good way to get exercise
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