2nd SHOT AT TRUMP: English Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, and Advanced Vocabulary

American English With Brent

In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Designed for ELL/MLL students, we break down 20 key terms like "sharp-eyed," "contingency," and "inner perimeter" with simple s and example sentences. Perfect for students who have been learning English for more than two years! 💙 WANT PRIVATE LIVE CHATS AND BONUS ENGLISH? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇺🇸 WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMERICAN REPUBLICANS AND AMERICAN DEMOCRATS https://youtu.be/MYl1JIAguiQ 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 1. Sharp-eyed : Someone who notices things very quickly. : A sharp-eyed security guard saw something unusual near the former president’s car. 2. Spotted : To see or notice something. : The police officer spotted a suspicious person in the crowd before the attempt. 3. Unfolded : When events happen or develop. : The assassination attempt unfolded during the former president’s speech. 4. Leapfrogging ahead : To move quickly past others. : The attacker was leapfrogging ahead of security to get closer to the former president. 5. Contingency : A backup plan in case something goes wrong. : The security team had a contingency plan in case of an attack on the former president. 6. Asset : Something or someone valuable or useful. : The bodyguards were the most important asset in protecting the former president. 7. Take aim : To point a weapon at someone. : The attacker took aim at the former president from a hidden spot. 8. Have the wherewithal : To have the ability or resources to do something. : The quick-thinking guard had the wherewithal to stop the attacker in time. 9. Fortunate : Lucky, something good happens by chance. : It was fortunate that the attack failed and no one was hurt. 10. Begs the question : Makes you wonder or ask something important. : The attempt on the former president’s life begs the question: how did the attacker get so close? 11. At minimum : The least amount possible. : At minimum, security should be increased after the second attempt on his life. 12. License plates : The numbered metal plate on a car that shows its registration. : Police checked the license plates of suspicious cars near the former president’s location. 13. License plate readers : Devices that scan and read license plates. : The license plate readers helped the police track down a car involved in the assassination attempt. 14. Inner perimeter : The closest or most protected area around something or someone. : Only security and trusted staff were allowed inside the inner perimeter around the former president. 15. Typically : Usually or normally. : Typically, the former president’s security is very tight, but the attacker still got close. 16. UNGA : United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders meet. : The assassination attempt happened just days before the former president was supposed to speak at UNGA. 17. Foreign heads of state : Leaders of other countries. : Many foreign heads of state expressed concern after hearing about the attempt on the former president’s life.

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