# Bonus Episode #178 – Once in a Lifetime

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Podcast: [Culips Everyday English Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/culips-everyday-english-podcast-407440)
Published: 2026-08-03T18:29:45+00:00
Episode link: https://esl.culips.com/2026/08/bonus-episode-178-once-in-a-lifetime/
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Duration seconds: 1605

## Resource

Have you ever gotten a second chance at something you thought you would only get to do once? In this bonus episode, Andrew talks about the first Culips meetup in Seoul and then tells the story of trying to see one of his favorite bands play a second time. Listen along to learn some vocabulary that will help make your English more natural and improve your listening fluency. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app . Expressions A turnout To talk into the void To be taken aback A high-water mark Now or never Once-in-a-lifetime To shell out When life gives you lemons, make lemonade Someone’s mind is made up To go through

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