as strong as an ox

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 713: Being Physically Strong.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 713. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is called “Being Physically Strong.” It’s a dialogue between Takeshi and Paula. Let’s get started.

Takeshi: What do you want me to do with this piano?

Paula: I want you to move it from the living room to the family room. You’re as strong as an ox and that’s why I called you for help.

Takeshi: Lucky me. I don’t think I can move that piano by myself, though.

Paula: You’re built and have muscles coming out of your ears. Come on! Let’s put those muscles to work!

Takeshi: I haven’t been working out as much recently. I don’t think I’m up to the job.

Paula: I’ll cut you some slack. I’ll help.

Takeshi: What I’m trying to tell you is that you’ll