KAMALA HARRIS GETS GRILLED: 25 English Phrasal Verbs for the IELTS and TOEFL

If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for the IELTS or TOEFL at the same time, this English lesson is for you. While watching the news about Vice President Harris sitting down with FOX news and asked some tough questions, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.

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Kamala Sits with Fox News, Bret Baier

1. Must-see TV
: A show or event you have to watch because it’s very interesting or important.
: The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was must-see TV for anyone following the 2024 election.

2. Pressed
: To push someone to give an answer or take action.
: Bret Baier pressed Kamala Harris on her immigration policies during the interview.

3. Mental fitness
: Being in good mental condition, able to think clearly and make decisions.
: Voters are concerned about the mental fitness of the presidential candidates.

4. Make the case
: To explain or give reasons for something.
: Kamala Harris tried to make the case that her administration’s policies are better for the economy.

5. Turn the page
: To move on from the past and start fresh.
: Many voters want to turn the page on the last four years and look for new leadership in 2024.

6. Despite
: Even though something happened or is true.
: Despite the criticism, Kamala Harris remains confident in her campaign.

7. Dodge questions
: To avoid answering questions directly.
: Some voters feel that both candidates dodge questions about important issues like healthcare.

8. Point the blame
: To say that someone else is responsible for something bad.
: During the interview, Harris didn’t point the blame at Trump directly, but hinted at his policies causing problems.


9. Wrapped up
: To finish something.
: The interview wrapped up with Harris talking about her plans for the future.

10. Comes to mind
: To think of something.
: When voters think about healthcare, Kamala Harris often comes to mind for her stance on reproductive rights.

11. Fresh ideas
: New and different thoughts or plans.
: Harris said her campaign brings fresh ideas to improve the economy.

12. Generation
: A group of people born and living at the same time.
: The younger generation is showing more interest in voting this election.

13. A new way forward
: A different and better plan for the future.
: Harris promised voters a new way forward with her policies on climate change.

14. Burdened
: Feeling weighed down or troubled by something.
: Many Americans feel burdened by the high cost of living, and Harris addressed this during the interview.

15. Rhetoric
: Language meant to persuade people, often used in politics.
: Voters are tired of empty rhetoric and want real solutions from the candidates.

16. Point fingers
: To blame others for something bad.
: Instead of offering solutions, some politicians just point fingers at each other.

17. Clear to me
: Easy to understand or obvious.
: It’s clear to me that voters want a president who will focus on healthcare reform.



18. Unfit to serve
: Not suitable or qualified for a job, especially in politics.
: Harris argued that Trump is unfit to serve another term as president due to his divisive policies.

19. Meet the moment
: To rise to the occasion and handle a difficult situation well.
: Harris believes she can meet the moment and guide the country through its challenges.

20. Softball questions
: Easy questions that are not difficult or challenging.
: Some critics say that Harris was given softball questions during the interview, but others disagree.

21. Rose to the occasion
: To perform well in a difficult or important situation.
: Harris rose to the occasion when asked tough questions about border security.