Expressions for New Year's Resolution - December 23, 2024

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1. 0:08And now, words and their stories from VOA Learning English.
2. 0:19During a new year, many of us decide to try something new.
3. 0:25With a new year's resolution, we resolve to do something we have not done in the past.
4. 0:32Sometimes these things are risk-free,
5. 0:36like eating healthier food or getting more exercise.
6. 0:42Sometimes we decide to learn a new skill, like a language or a musical instrument.
7. 0:50Again, these things are not risky, nor do they have bad consequences.
8. 0:56consequences. If you do not learn how to play the guitar, nothing bad will happen, probably.
9. 1:06However, sometimes we need to shake up our lives and do something different that does have consequences.
10. 1:16That means there are risks if things do not work out.
11. 1:22Such a change could involve moving to a new city, starting a new job, or ending a relationship.
12. 1:32These new things do have a level of risk.
13. 1:36Things could go wrong.
14. 1:39On the other hand, things could go very right.
15. 1:43So, for these situations, we introduce two expressions that encourage you to take a chance.
16. 1:52The first expression is, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
17. 1:58This means that without doing something risky or difficult, a bad situation will not improve.
18. 2:07You could also sum it up this way.
19. 2:10If you try something risky, you could fail.
20. 2:15But if you do not try at all, you will surely fail.
21. 2:21The word venture can be both a noun and a verb.
22. 2:26As a verb, it means to proceed in a dangerous or risky plan.
23. 2:31As a noun, it means an action that involves chance, risk, or danger.
24. 2:38For example, starting a new restaurant is a risky business venture these days.
25. 2:46And venturing into an unknown area could be dangerous.
26. 2:51A friend of mine wanted to learn how to drive a stunt car, and then move to Los Angeles to become a stunt car driver.
27. 3:01A stunt car is a vehicle used in the movies to perform crashes and wild driving.
28. 3:09There are not many women in this profession.
29. 3:13So I told her that her decision involved lots of risk.
30. 3:18She said to me, Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
31. 3:24Our second expression is, Fortune favors the bold.
32. 3:31Fortune usually means wealth or fame, but it can also mean being in a good situation.
33. 3:39And if you are bold, you are brave.
34. 3:43So this expression means that people who are brave and take chances help themselves.
35. 3:51They're bold, brave actions put them in a good place.
36. 3:57When using this expression, keep this in mind.
37. 4:01The person who finds a fortune has done something to get it.
38. 4:05It just doesn't happen to them by chance.
39. 4:09So if someone happens to win a lot of money in a lottery,
40. 4:15you wouldn't use the expression Then, fortune favors the bold.
41. 4:20However, let's say you quit your job and move to a new city.
42. 4:25That is a bold decision,
43. 4:28but you are sure that it will be good for you.
44. 4:32In the new city, you find your dream job.
45. 4:36It might even pay more money than your old job.
46. 4:40Here you could definitely say, fortune favors the bold.
47. 4:46And that's all the time we have for this words and their stories.
48. 4:51For the start of 2023, I wish you and yours health and wealth.
49. 4:57Until next time, I'm Anna Matteo.