#168 Movie idioms and expressions in English

Hi, everyone! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of . My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Today we are going to talk about idioms and specific vocabulary related to movies in English. And with a mini-story, you are going to improve your fluency. I'll tell you a story while asking you many questions that you have to answer right away. It's like talking to another person in English. Please, visit  to get the transcript of today's episode. And follow me on , , and . Let's get started! As I said today, we will look at some specific words and idioms related to movies in English. Let's start! 1. Get the show on the road When someone tells you to get the show on the road, they urge you to start doing something. They want you to start, even if there are some mistakes and things that hinder your progress. Examples:  "Let's get the show on the road, or we'll be late." "We're finally ready to get the show on the road." "It's about time we got the show on the road!" "Come on, the fans are waiting outside, and we must get the show on the road!" 2. To kick off a show, or kickoff In show business, to kick off a show means to start a performance. We also use this expression to refer to the first performance among many. A kickoff celebration is a party that celebrates the beginning of something. You can simply call this party a kickoff. Examples: "The advertising campaign is ready to kick off the show."  "Kickoff will be at 10 o'clock prompt."  "Tom is coming to the kickoff tonight."   3. Popcorn movie Do you enjoy eating popcorn?  But what's a popcorn movie? When you want to watch a movie just for entertainment, you will usually watch a popcorn movie. Although they are called popcorn movies, you don't necessarily need to eat popcorn while watching them.  Let's say that this kind of movie will not give you a new perspective on life. Many of the summer blockbusters&