" PIRF 466 is about respect. Not the casual kind. The kind that makes you stop and rethink what humans are capable of. You’re talking about ship captains from way back, and just how much they had to do all at once. It’s kind of hard to believe when you really think about it. Don’t overdo it, just explain it clearly and let the idea hit on its own. " Your English coach, Coach @Shane Peterson

Hey everyone! 👋 Today’s expression is “being a phony.” 👉 It means someone who is fake, dishonest, or insincere. A “phony” person pretends to be something they’re not — in personality, feelings, or intentions. Origin: “Phony” likely comes from early 1900s America as a twist on the British word “fawney,” which was a fake gold ring used in a 19th-century scam called the “fawney rig.” Over time, it shifted from that specific scam to meaning anything fake or not genuine. Examples: • Don’t be a phony — just say what you really think. 🗣️ • He realized his friend had been a phony the whole time. 😬 • She’s always flattering people—it feels kind of phony.🎭 • I don’t trust him; something about him feels phony. ⚠️ • Her smile, voice, and manner of speaking all feel phony. Now it’s your turn! 💬 Drop your own sentence using “being a phony” below 👇 WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER! 🤝