The Let Them Theory: The Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About
by Mel Robbins & Sawyer Robbins
Interesting Vocabularly From The Video
I must say
An expression that we use to emphasize what we’re saying or our opinion. Similar expressions: I must admit, I have to say.
For example, I must say, I was a little bit sceptical at first because the idea is so simple, but…
To be caught up in (something) / To get caught up in (something)
A phrasal verb that can have different meanings depending on the context.
We often use it to describe when someone becomes involved or entangled in a situation, often by accident or without intending to. Especially if the situation is negative, for example if it is difficult, complicated, confusing, scandalous, or dangerous.
We can also be caught up in a positive situation or moment, for example, when we are influenced by the atmosphere or circumstances.
It can also mean to be so focussed on something that you lose awareness of other things.
For example, This book is great for anyone who feels like maybe they are caught up in other people’s drama a little bit too much.
To let someone down
A phrasal verb that can mean different things depending on the context.
In this case, it means to disappoint someone or fail to support/help them in the way they had hoped or expected.
For example, If you’re worried about letting someone down.
To deal with people/someone
This is a general expression referring to interacting with people, manage relationships, or handle situations involving others.
A related expression is to to deal with something, referring to how we manage (or handle) a situation.
For example, This book has some useful strategies for dealing with manipulative personalities.
To keep your boundaries / to maintain your boundaries
An expression that refers to the attitudes, behaviour, and rules in an relationship. Defining your expectations from a relationship, what attitudes and behaviour you will and won’t accept. How you treat yourself and how you expect to be treated by others.
Related expressions: to set boundaries.
For example, This book talks about how you shouldn’t give your power away to other people. How you should respect them but also keep your boundaries.
To highly recommend (something / someone)
We often use the expression to highly recommed something/someone to express a strong endorsement or positive opinion. The combination of words is a typical “collocation” (words that are often used together).
For example, I highly recommend reading this book // I highly recommend this book.
Brand new
An expression that means completely new. This is also an example of a collocation.
For example, I wish I had read it years ago, but it is brand new!
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