The English We Speak: Non-starter
Summary
In this episode of English We Speak, hosts Fei-Fei and Phil discuss the expression "non-starter," which describes a plan or idea with no chance of success. They illustrate its use by rejecting a mail-order coffee business concept and share examples of rejecting proposals or personal plans. The hosts also explain the phrase's likely origin in horse racing, referring to a horse that refuses to run.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship notice
Whole Foods Market September stock up event
Midas tire guarantee advertisement
Welcome to English We Speak and introduction
Discussion on mail order coffee business idea
Defining the expression 'non-starter'
Usage of 'non-starter' for rejecting proposals
Examples of 'non-starter' in daily life
Etymology of 'non-starter' from horse racing
Program outro and final tire advertisement
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