Influence Others from a 'Bully Pulpit' — VOA Learning English
Topics: суспільство
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And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
Today we talk about a way to share ideas, thoughts, and opinions – a bully pulpit. This common two-word noun sounds aggressive. But is it? Let’s explore!
We’ll start with the word “bully.”
Usually when we use the word “bully,” we are talking about a person who is cruel or threatening to others.
As a verb, if you bully someone you treat them in a cruel, insulting, or aggressive way. Bullies usually threaten those who are weaker or smaller than them.
Now the word "pulpit." A pulpit is a raised platform used in preaching or conducting a worship service.
So, together a bully pulpit sounds like a preacher who is bullying others. But that is…
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