An Apple a Day - English Idioms Using Doctor - All Ears English Podcast 1795

The video discusses personal views on visiting doctors and dentists, highlighting the comfort and stress associated with these visits. It introduces idioms and expressions related to the word 'doctor', such as 'Just what the doctor ordered', 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away', and 'spin doctor'. The video explains the meanings and contexts in which these idioms are used, encouraging viewers to incorporate them into their language for better communication.

What aspect of visiting the dentist does Michelle find comforting?

• The magazines available

• The smell of the clinic

• Not having to wear a gown

• The waiting room experience

What is the general sentiment about visiting doctors expressed in the discussion?

• It's generally disliked

• It's always enjoyable

• It's a waste of time

• It's a thrilling experience

What does the idiom 'just what the doctor ordered' imply?

• A health checkup

• A doctor's appointment

• Something needed or desired

• A medical prescription

In what context might someone use 'just what the doctor ordered' sarcastically?

• When receiving a gift

• When given an unwanted task

• When visiting a doctor

• When eating a healthy meal

How can the idiom 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' be used metaphorically?

• To encourage buying apples

• To recommend visiting a doctor

• To imply regular healthy habits

• To suggest eating more apples

What is a common misconception about apples mentioned in the discussion?

• They are not healthy

• They are low in sugar

• They are hard to find

• They are expensive

What is a 'spin doctor' typically associated with?

• Medical professionals

• Media and politics

• Musicians

• Legal advisors

What does the term 'dating yourself' mean in the context of the discussion?

• Going on a date alone

• Revealing your age

• Listening to old music

• Being nostalgic

What does it mean to 'doctor something'?

• To diagnose an issue

• To alter something misleadingly

• To repair something

• To prescribe medication

What might be a reason to 'doctor' a document?

• To correct a mistake

• To make it more readable

• To update information

• To deceive someone