# Simplified Speech #241 – Keeping secrets

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Published: 2026-02-19T19:24:52+00:00
Episode link: https://esl.culips.com/2026/02/simplified-speech-241-keeping-secrets/
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## Resource

Can you keep a secret? In this episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about the difference between being an “open book” and a “closed book.” They discuss their own habits for keeping things private, share funny stories about childhood crushes, and debate whether it is harder to keep good news or bad news a secret. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here . Members can access the ad-free version: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. Fun Fact Andrew mentions being “in a pickle.” This is a funny way of saying you are in a difficult situation. While we usually think of pickles as a tasty snack, the phrase comes from the idea of being all mixed up or “stewed,” just like vegetables in a jar of vinegar! Expression list To pry [something] out of [someone] To get dragged into To mind [one’s] own business A layoff Resentful To pave the way

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