The English We Speak: Fall on stony ground

This English language learning podcast explains the idiom "fall on stony ground," meaning an idea or suggestion is ignored or unpopular. The hosts illustrate the idiom with examples, such as a company announcing pay cuts or a child ignoring parental advice. They contrast this with "fertile ground," where ideas flourish, using examples like a good manager fostering innovation or a university supporting research. The podcast uses a conversational style with multiple speakers offering examples and explanations. Listeners gain understanding of the idiom and its application in everyday English.