In this special spooky edition of Q and A of the Week, Jean and William dig out some gruesome sounds from the BBC FX cupboard.

In fact, the phrase eat your heart out does not have a very grisly meaning. We often use it when we feel very proud of something, to imply that we are better at doing something than a real expert. Look at this dialogue:

A: Why are you looking so pleased with yourself?

B: I've passed my driving test!

A: Yay!

B: Eat your heart out Lewis Hamilton!

In English there are many frequently-used idioms relating to the heart. Listen to the programme to find out more about the following phrases:

It's not for the faint-hearted.

To put your heart and soul into something.

To take something to heart.

To pour your heart out (to someone).

Remember that if you have a burning question about the English language, you can email us at [email protected]. We might make a programme about it.

Glossary 詞匯

spooky 恐怖的

dig out探尋出

gruesome 令人毛骨悚然的

FX 音響特別效果

grisly 可怕的或討厭的

a burning question 特別想問的問題