# 10 Idioms You NEED for Work | Business English & ESL Speaking Practice

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Podcast: [English Makes No Sense](https://stenobird.com/podcast/english-makes-no-sense-3657299)
Published: 2026-04-02T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sl-rockfish/episodes/10-Idioms-You-NEED-for-Work--Business-English--ESL-Speaking-Practice-e3hah6f
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## Resource

Do you ever feel invisible at work… or struggle to express confidence in English? In this episode of the English Makes No Sense Podcast , you’ll learn 10 powerful “shadow” idioms that native speakers use every day in the workplace. These expressions will help you: ✔ Speak more naturally in meetings ✔ Sound confident and professional ✔ Understand real workplace English ✔ Express emotions like doubt, confidence, and frustration We cover idioms like: live in someone’s shadow step out of the shadows without a shadow of a doubt shadow of a chance work in the shadows …and more—with clear meanings and real workplace examples you can start using immediately. This lesson is perfect for: Adult ESL learners (B1–B2)Professionals working in EnglishAnyone who wants to sound more fluent and confident 👉 Write ONE sentence in the comments using: “without a shadow of a doubt” 🔔 FOLLOW FOR MORE: New lessons every week to help you: ✔ Speak confidently ✔ Understand native speakers ✔ Master real English#LearnEnglish #ESL #BusinessEnglish #EnglishIdioms #SpeakEnglish

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