What Does It Mean 'To Mushroom'? - March 13, 2025
VOA Learning English delves into the versatile word "mushroom." Starting with the literal fast growth of fungi, the episode explains the idiom "springing up like mushrooms." It then explores "mushroom" as a verb, signifying rapid expansion, both positive and negative, including the phrase "mushroomed out of control." Finally, it covers the phrasal verb "mushroom into," detailing how something can quickly transform into a larger or different state.
Mar 13, 2025•3 min