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Daily English Pod
Daily English Pod is a space for learning English beyond grammar and textbooks.
During the week, you’ll learn practical vocabulary, expressions, idioms, and real-life English, the language people actually use in everyday conversations, emotions, and work.
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The goal is simple but meaningful: to help you understand English deeply, use it confidently, and connect it to your real life. English here is not just a skill. It’s a gentle companion for clearer thinking, honest expression, and deeper human connection.
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Let's call it what it is
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Let's call it what it is
When we say “let’s call it what it is,” we mean: let’s stop avoiding the truth and describe the situation honestly. No soft language. No excuses. Just a clear, direct name for what’s happening.
Example:
He kept saying he was “just busy,” but he never replied, never called, and never made time.
At some point, she thought, “Let’s call it what it is — he’s not interested.”
Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is honest, direct, and very powerful in everyday English. It’s “let’s call it what it is.”
One more time: “let’s call it what it is.”
They kept saying the project was “delayed,” then “paused,” then “under review.”
After a while, she took a breath and said, “Let’s call it what it is — the project has failed.”
What do you think this expression means?
When we say “let’s call it what it is,” we mean: let’s stop avoiding the truth and describe the situation honestly. No soft language. No excuses. Just a clear, direct name for what’s happening.
Let’s listen to some examples:
He kept saying he was “just busy,” but he never replied, never called, and never made time.
At some point, she thought, “Let’s call it what it is — he’s not interested.”
The company described the pay cut as “temporary restructuring.”
Employees looked at each other and thought,
“Let’s call it what it is — it’s a pay cut.”
She told herself she was “taking a break,”
but weeks passed and she avoided the task completely.
Finally, she admitted,
“Let’s call it what it is — I’m procrastinating.”
In English, people often use this expression when they want clarity, honesty, and reality —
without drama, but without denial.
When was the last time you needed to call something what it really was? Maybe it was about work, a relationship, or something you were telling yourself.
Thanks for listening to Daily English and see you tomorrow.