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February 27, 2017: Ever noticed how some new restaurants seem to be so busy, while some other great restaurants sit empty? Or that some books really aren’t that interesting, but still have more readers than much better ones do? Today we’re talking about a wonderful word to describe these situations: “overrated”. http://www.cheatsheet.com/culture/overrated-honeymoon-destinations-not-worth-the-hype.html/

February 24, 2017: “Stumped” is a word that can mean “puzzled” or “confused”. Find out when we use this baffling word in today’s Learning Through Headlines! https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/air-force-stumped-trumps-claim-231407355.html

February 22, 2017: Today we’re talking about the phrase “strike back”, meaning to retaliate, or to attack someone who has already attacked you. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/amazon-strikes-back-walmarts-free-190715511.html

February 20, 2017: “Make it” has a few different meanings in English. In today’s Learning Through Headlines, we’ll talk about two of the most common ones. ‘Shark Tank’ Failures: 5 Products That Didn’t Make It

If you enjoy benefits or advantages, then you’ll love perks! We’re talking about this great little word in today’s Learning Through Headlines! https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/delta-bringing-back-free-perk-194754385.html

Everybody knows that some of the best phrases in English come from gambling. “Double down” is no exception. Find out what it means in today’s Learning Through Headlines! https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/elon-musk-doubles-down-universal-175300665.html

No, we’re not trying to teach you how to count on today’s LTH. Instead, we want to show you the meaning of the phrase “count for”, which means “to have importance” or “to matter”. It’s a great show: you can count on it! https://www.yahoo.com/news/eating-well-may-count-more-141002342.html

To our valued listeners: Be careful when you’re talking on the phone! Today we’ll talk about the difference between two related words, “trick” and “scam.” http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/can-you-hear-me-phone-scam-warning-bbb-1.3970312

Crossing your fingers has two different meanings in English. We’ll talk about the most common one today in Learning Through Headlines. And a big welcome to Bill! https://ca.yahoo.com/news/im-crossing-fingers-sears-job-220429932.html

WARNING: Today’s Learning Through Headlines is not for the squeamish or faint of heart. It might even make you feel like puking! https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/trader-tries-short-apple-earnings-215918039.html

A bit of bad news for those of you wishing for an early spring: according to Punxsutawney Phil, winter is staying put. Find out all about Groundhog Day, as well as the meaning of the phrase “stay put” in today’s Learning Through Headlines. http://time.com/4657714/groundhog-day-2017-punxsutawney-phil-sees-shadow/