GET READY FOR THE TRUMP/HARRIS DEBATE: 20 English Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, and Advanced Vocabulary

In this lesson, we'll go over important English terms related to debates, with simplified definitions and example sentences. These terms will help you understand key phrases and expressions as we watch the upcoming debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. We’ll cover words like “shaping up,” “square off,” “crucial,” and “impactful,” to make sure you’re ready for the big event! Perfect for students learning English and wanting to follow political discussions. 💙 WANT PRIVATE LIVE CHATS AND BONUS ENGLISH? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇺🇸 WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMERICAN REPUBLICANS AND AMERICAN DEMOCRATS https://youtu.be/MYl1JIAguiQ 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 1. Shaping up - : The way something is developing or turning out. - : The debate is shaping up to be very exciting, with both candidates ready to talk about why they are the best. She goes to the gym everyday to get in shape. 2. Anticipated - : Expected or looked forward to. - : The debate is highly anticipated because people want to see what Trump and Harris will say. 3. Square off - : To face each other in a fight or argument. - : Harris and Trump will square off in the debate to discuss their ideas. 4. Perhaps - : Maybe; possibly. - : Perhaps the debate will change how people feel about the candidates. 5. Set the record straight - : To correct false information and tell the truth. - : Trump will try to set the record straight on his policies during the debate. 6. Disastrous - : Very bad or causing harm. - : A disastrous debate performance could hurt a candidate’s chances of winning the election. Disaster is the noun form of disastrous. 7. Upended - : Completely changed or turned upside down. - : The debate could upend the election by changing who people want to vote for. 8. Knock-out blow - : A powerful action or argument that completely defeats someone. - : A strong argument from Harris could deliver a knock-out blow to Trump’s campaign. 9. Sparring - : Arguing or fighting in a light, back-and-forth way. - : The candidates will be sparring over important issues like the economy and health care. 10. Crucial - : Very important. - : The debate is crucial because it could help people decide who to vote for. 11. Essentially - : Basically or mostly. - : Essentially, the debate will show who is better prepared to lead the country. 12. Key swing state - : A state where either candidate could win, making it very important in the election. - : The candidates will try to win support from voters in key swing states like Pennsylvania and Florida. 13. Circumstances - : The conditions or facts that affect a situation. - : Due to the circumstances of the election, this debate is more important than usual. 14. Impactful - : Having a strong effect on something. - : The debate will be impactful in helping voters decide who they trust more. 15. Debate - : A discussion where two people talk about different ideas and try to prove their point. - : In the debate, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will argue about important issues like the economy and health care. 16. Opponent - : The person you are arguing or competing against. - : Kamala Harris will speak about her ideas, and Donald Trump, her opponent, will share his. 17. Moderator - : The person who asks questions and controls the debate. - : The moderator will ask questions and make sure both Harris and Trump have time to answer. 18. Policies - : Plans or ideas a leader has about how to run a country. - : They will talk about their policies, such as what they plan to do about taxes and jobs.