This podcast episode focuses on the English language phrase "Have you no X?", particularly "Have you no shame?", exploring its usage and context. The hosts discuss the phrase's structure, meaning (implying a lack of shame or self-control regarding a minor transgression), and appropriate delivery (often playful but capable of escalating to seriousness). They provide examples of situations where the phrase might be used, such as playfully calling out a friend for stealing sugar packets or more seriously addressing a partner's inappropriate behavior. The hosts emphasize that this phrase is a rhetorical question, not seeking a direct answer, and should be used judiciously, reflecting a close relationship with the person being addressed. Listeners learn a unique and expressive English phrase to add to their conversational repertoire.
