The English We Speak
By BBC Radio
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one of the best english podcast for who want to learn/improve this language.
I'd like if the audios are more longer, like 10 minutes
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Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service
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Get with the programme
125
Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.
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May 23, 2023 |
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Shout-out
123
Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.
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May 16, 2023 |
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Fitspiration
143
Get fit with this new word!
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May 09, 2023 |
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Hats off
130
Learn a phrase about impressing people.
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May 02, 2023 |
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Under your breath
164
Make sure you're heard with this expression.
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Be at a loss
128
Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Go off on one
112
Learn an informal expression about becoming suddenly very angry.
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Wiggle room
114
Learn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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(It's the) story of my life
130
Learn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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No ifs or buts
126
Stop making excuses and learn this expression!
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Caught red-handed
119
Learn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Rabbit on
115
Learn a phrase about talking too much.
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Thanks a bunch
132
When does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Slow walk
115
How do you describe something making slow progress?
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Take something to heart
127
Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Take something to heart
127
If someone takes something to heart, what does it mean?
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Know the score
136
Learn a phrase about understanding the situation.
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Jog your memory
128
Learn a phrase about remembering.
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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A flying start
133
Learn an expression we use to say a new task is going very well.
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Steal someone's thunder
127
If you get more attention than someone else, what are you doing? Here's a useful phrase!
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Call it a day
130
A phrase about doing enough
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Off the top of my head
129
When you don’t have the facts and figures at hand, you have to make a quick guess.
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Change for the better
137
Do you want to make a positive change for 2023? We have an expression for you to learn.
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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The gift that keeps on giving
145
Learn a phrase about receiving presents.
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Quiet quitting
140
Learn a phrase about just doing enough.
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Hang in there
137
Times can be challenging but don’t give up. We have a phrase to spur you on.
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Bite your tongue
131
What does ‘bite your tongue’ mean?
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Win hands down
131
An easy phrase for an easy win!
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Fever pitch
104
The men’s football World Cup is coming, and excitement has reached fever pitch!
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Twiddle your thumbs
104
A phrase for boring times.
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Get your act together
135
A phrase about good organisation.
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Dog's dinner
121
Learn this phrase to describe a complete mess.
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Sitting pretty
136
Learn a phrase to describe a good situation.
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Feast your eyes
131
Sometimes you can be amazed at what you see. Learn an expression for these moments.
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Put the brakes on
122
Learn a phrase about stopping or slowing down an activity.
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Second-guess
116
If you don't know what's going to happen next, you have to guess.
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Ins and outs
133
Learn about a new expression and why Feifei gets a shock!
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Yes and no
130
Not all answers in life are 'yes' or 'no'. Learn why with this phrase.
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Eat your words
149
Learn a phrase about being wrong.
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Bug someone
134
Sometimes people or things just annoy you. Learn a phrase about this.
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Willy-nilly
139
Learn an informal expression about doing things without planning.
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Willy-nilly
139
A random phrase
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Gnarly
126
Do you find something disgusting? Use this word to describe it.
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Smash it
140
Learn a phrase to give encouragement
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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A doddle
98
Is this phrase easy to learn?
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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It’s now or never
124
Learn how to use ‘it’s now or never’
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Happy days
126
Learn a phrase to use when you hear good news.
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Double down
120
Learn a phrase about extra effort.
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Game face
130
Learn an expression about determination.
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Bitten by the bug
129
Learn a phrase about becoming interested and excited in doing something.
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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It escapes me
127
A phrase about forgetting something
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Onboarding
113
Starting a new job means becoming familiar with new duties!
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Thereby hangs a tale
132
When there is more to say....
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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The royal treatment
134
Are you ready to feel like a king or a queen?
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May 31, 2022 |
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Tell me about it
173
Sometimes people say something that you can’t help but agree with. Learn a new phrase.
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May 24, 2022 |
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Creatively bankrupt
178
Do you ever feel like your creativity just vanishes? Here's a phrase for that situation.
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May 17, 2022 |
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As if
183
A phrase to use when someone says something that is ridiculous or blatantly untrue.
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May 10, 2022 |
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Bad hair day
114
How are you looking today? Could you be having a bad hair day?
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May 04, 2022 |
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'Ish' - The English We Speak
166
Make the English you speak sound more natural
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May 03, 2022 |
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Promises, promises
132
Learn a new expression about not believing someone’s promises.
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Not see hide nor hair
127
Sometimes it’s impossible to find someone. Here's a phrase to use in this situation.
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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A curate's egg
139
Learn an odd expression which means something is a little good but mainly bad
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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That'll be the day
149
Learn a phrase about things that are unlikely to happen.
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Gathering dust
148
What’s gathering dust in your house?
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Easier said than done
132
Talking about doing things can be easy, but doing them can be a bit more complicated.
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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The plot thickens
135
A phrase for when a situation becomes more mysterious.
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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All at sea
129
Discover more about this nautical phrase in The English We Speak.
|
Mar 01, 2022 |
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Don't mind me
122
If you want tell someone to ignore what you’re doing, what can you say?
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Cramp my style
146
Who’s cramping your style?
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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You couldn't make it up
126
Learn an expression for unbelievable events.
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Cool cat
163
Do you know someone who is really hip and trendy?
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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There's nothing to it
133
Sometimes we do things that are simple. Learn an 'easy' phrase to describe this.
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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As sick as a parrot
109
Learn a phrase about disappointment.
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Eke out
110
We have the perfect phrase to describe making the most of what you’ve got left.
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Say no more
116
Learn a phrase about understanding someone.
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Scrub up well
114
Learn a phrase about making a special effort to dress smartly.
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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You shouldn't have
125
Learn a phrase to show surprise when receiving a gift
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Not looking too clever
125
If someone’s 'not looking too clever', are we doubting their intelligence?
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Not like the sound of something
115
Don't like what you hear? Say it with this expression!
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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I'll give you that
120
Learn what to say when you agree with someone about some or all of what they said.
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Another string to your bow
143
Learn a phrase about having an additional skill.
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Clap back
118
When someone criticises something you’ve done, what do you do?
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Talk through your hat
113
Learn a phrase about talking nonsense.
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Quote ... unquote
147
An expression for when we want to repeat exactly what someone has said.
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Not a patch on something
130
Learn an expression for when something is far worse than something else.
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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No cap
138
Do you know someone who always tells the truth?
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Moreish
158
An expression you can use to talk food you can't resist.
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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A legend in one's lifetime
138
Do you know a famous living person? Here’s a phrase to describe them.
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Live rent-free in one's head
143
What or who do you think about all the time?
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Now you're talking
143
Learn how to show that you like someone’s idea.
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Hits different
142
Here’s the expression you can use to talk about something special.
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Extra
144
Learn an expression to describe how exaggerated some people are.
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Zhuzh
128
Do you want to make something more interesting by changing it slightly?
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Lo and behold
148
Learn an expression to introduce a surprising part of a story.
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Bigwig
124
Here’s an expression to describe an important and powerful person.
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Cringe
166
A word for when you want to say that something is really embarrassing.
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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It’s the … for me
144
Learn an expression to talk about why you love or hate something.
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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Obvs
100
Some things are obvious but maybe this word isn’t. Listen to the programme.
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Down / Up for something
135
If there is something you are interested in doing now, we have an expression for you.
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Savage
126
Learn a new meaning of the word 'savage'.
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Lit
139
Learn an informal word to say something is amazing.
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Yikes!
131
Learn an informal word to express shock.
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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YOLO
152
Do you live for the moment?
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Vibe
166
If you want to say something has a good aura, we have an expression you can use.
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Noob
161
Do you know what to call someone who’s new to something or very inexperienced?
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Adulting
139
Learn a word to describe behaving like an adult.
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Push back
137
Learn a phrase about delaying things.
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May 18, 2021 |
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The CEO of
166
If you want to say you’re the best at something, you could use this expression!
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May 11, 2021 |
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Zip it!
153
We all like to talk, but some people don’t know when to stop.
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May 04, 2021 |
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Botch job
137
What do you call a job badly done?
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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It slaps!
153
What do you think is absolutely amazing?
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Have a lot of plates spinning
149
A phrase about having a lot of things to do.
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Pizzazz
173
Do a lot of people remark on how glamorous you are?
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Oomph
173
A word to describe someone with charm and energy!
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Snap up
141
If you snap up something, you get it quickly or immediately and usually with enthusiasm.
|
Mar 23, 2021 |
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Nothingburger
154
Describing something insignificant
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Awesomesauce
142
Learn a new informal word to describe something amazing.
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Clout
148
Learn an expression about having influence.
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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GOAT
154
'GOAT' is used to talk about things or people that we think are the best.
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Workation
179
'Workation' is a combination of the words 'work' and 'vacation'.
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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Moonshot
177
Learn an expression used to describe an experimental project.
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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Slap-bang
147
Learn a phrase to describe an exact position.
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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Sadfishing
170
A word used when someone exaggerates their emotional problems to get attention.
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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Mic drop
137
Roy and Feifei teach you a new English expression.
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Tone deaf
174
Learn when 'tone deaf' has nothing to do with music...
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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'A' game
159
Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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Frontliner
154
We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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On fleek
149
From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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Contact tracing
150
Learn vocabulary related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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Key worker
165
Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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Sharenting
177
Don't share too many photos of your children!
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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Plastic footprint
171
It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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Spoiler alert!
155
A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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Listicle
182
Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Doomscrolling
154
Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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Crowdsourcing
154
Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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One step at a time
148
When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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Bog-standard
142
How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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A wake-up call
170
Learn this expression: it's a warning sign!
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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Climate emergency
161
Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Thirsty
156
A word for social media attention-seekers!
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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Vanilla
156
Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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Roast
160
Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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Sticking point
171
A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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Flatten the curve
143
Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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Living in a bubble
138
Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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Cancelled
152
Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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New normal
144
Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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Slippery slope
145
Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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Throw shade
152
Learn an expression about criticism.
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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Bite the bullet
156
Learn an English expression with bite!
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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Blended working
148
A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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JOMO
151
Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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Furlough
178
Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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Spill the tea
147
Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.
|
Jun 09, 2020 |
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Flexing
188
What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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Salty
222
Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.
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May 26, 2020 |
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Skeleton crew
185
An expression for when there aren't many people working.
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May 19, 2020 |
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Lowkey
218
A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.
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May 12, 2020 |
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Live for something
217
Learn a phrase for things that excite you!
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May 05, 2020 |
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Cabin fever
246
Some people suffer from this experience.Find out what it means.
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Bang on about something
188
Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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Fire
168
Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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Running on fumes
176
What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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Sheeple
145
Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Hater
150
Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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Talk shop
151
If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!
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Mar 10, 2020 |
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Snackable
158
Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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A memory like a sieve
186
Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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Nomophobia
167
Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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Peacocking
164
Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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Kick into the long grass
173
If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Rat race
142
The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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Microworker
147
What's a 'microworker'? May be you are one!
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Serial returner
175
Learn a phrase about exchanging clothes.
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Jan 14, 2020 |
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Talk the talk
166
Neil can talk the talk, but does he know what he's talking about?
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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Out with the old, in with the new
173
As 2020 approaches, learn a phrase to describe what you can do at this time of year.
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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The more the merrier
206
It’s Christmas and time to party. Learn a phrase that means more people equals more fun!
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Dec 23, 2019 |
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Take one for the team
133
Are you the kind of person who makes sacrifices for others?
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Dec 17, 2019 |
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Mind your Ps and Qs
155
Learn an English expression about being polite.
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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Dad dancing
158
Swing those arms, shake those hips! Is this the latest dance trend?
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Dec 03, 2019 |
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Big data
189
‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Learn here.
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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Punch above your weight
161
It sounds violent, but this phrase might surprise you!
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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Social media influencer
178
You know all about social media, but ... what is a social media influencer? Learn here.
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Nov 12, 2019 |
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Goldilocks
182
A fairy tale with a new meaning
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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Ghosting
172
Is someone ignoring all of your calls and messages? Maybe you are being ghosted!
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Oct 29, 2019 |
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Slow TV
180
Learn about the TV trend that urges you to relax, slow down and chill out.
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Oct 22, 2019 |
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Tiger mother
169
Trying to help your kids succeed in life? These mothers have a strong idea of what to do!
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Oct 15, 2019 |
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Buzzkill
186
A phrase for when something spoils your fun.
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Oct 08, 2019 |
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Buyer's remorse
171
Have you ever regretted an expensive purchase? This is the phrase for you!
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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Freecycle
169
When you don't want to sell, freecycle! Learn what it means.
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Sep 24, 2019 |
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Carbon footprint
172
Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.
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Sep 17, 2019 |
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To cough up
181
When is a cough not a cough? We teach you a money-related phrase.
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Sep 10, 2019 |
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Brain fade
157
We teach you a phrase that's worth remembering!
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Sep 03, 2019 |
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Fib
174
We won’t teach you to lie, but you will learn how to use the word ‘fib’.
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Aug 27, 2019 |
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Hot under the collar
166
Cool off and learn this phrase with us.
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Aug 20, 2019 |
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Eat your heart out
191
Learn a humorous phrase about being the best!
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Aug 13, 2019 |
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Across
162
When is 'across' not a preposition?
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Aug 06, 2019 |
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Fat chance
165
Learn an expression about likelihood.
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Jul 30, 2019 |
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Milk it
166
A phrase about taking advantage of a situation to gain sympathy or respect
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Jul 23, 2019 |
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To cherry-pick
186
We’ve picked the best phrase for you to learn!
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Jul 16, 2019 |
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To fight tooth and nail
185
Learn a phrase about working hard to get just what you want.
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Jul 09, 2019 |
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It's a small world
157
Learn an expression about coincidences.
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Jul 02, 2019 |
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Vanish into thin air
147
Learn an expression about disappearing
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Jun 25, 2019 |
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Get the short straw
184
A phrase that sucks!
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Jun 18, 2019 |
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Soft skills
161
These are job skills needed to deal with the public, and very much in demand.
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Jun 11, 2019 |
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Clever clogs
164
Will wearing new shoes make Feifei more intelligent? Join her and Rob in this programme.
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May 28, 2019 |
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Couch surfing
178
Looking for a sofa to sleep on? Learn a phrase to describe your actions.
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May 21, 2019 |
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Like riding a bike
167
Learn an English expression about skills we never forget.
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May 14, 2019 |
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On fire
179
Can you be on fire without any flames?
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May 07, 2019 |
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Dead
188
If something is 'dead good' is that a positive or negative thing?
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Apr 23, 2019 |
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Give someone the runaround
159
A phrase about being unhelpful.
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Apr 16, 2019 |
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Laughing all the way to the bank
154
When can going to the bank be funny? We've got a phrase that will leave you laughing.
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Apr 09, 2019 |
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The joke is on you
193
Find out more about a seriously funny English phrase.
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Apr 02, 2019 |
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Keep a lid on it
175
Learn the right English phrase about having to put a stop to something.
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Mar 26, 2019 |
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To pull the wool over someone's eyes
172
Here's a phrase about preventing someone from discovering something.
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Mar 19, 2019 |
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Take the rough with the smooth
157
Learn an expression about experiencing bad things to enable you to enjoy good things.
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Mar 12, 2019 |
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Hard-nosed
143
What is a hard-nosed person like? Find out in this episode of The English We Speak.
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Mar 05, 2019 |
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To have a soft spot
174
How do you feel if you really like something or someone? This phrase might help you.
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Feb 26, 2019 |
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To make a song and dance (about something)
179
If things don't go your way, how can singing and dancing help?
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Feb 19, 2019 |
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Giant killer
184
Here's a phrase to describe the success of a small team.
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Feb 12, 2019 |
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A shock to the system
154
A sudden and unpleasant change can come as a shock. Learn a phrase to describe this.
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Feb 05, 2019 |
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From pillar to post
161
Moving from place to place can be chaotic. Learn a phrase to describe the situation
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Jan 29, 2019 |
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Small talk
161
Here's a phrase that describes making informal conversation about not much.
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Jan 22, 2019 |
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A bright spark
169
Here's a clever expression that can describe someone doing something stupid.
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Jan 15, 2019 |
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To be all downhill
155
Rob's done all his work! Find out here if it's all downhill until the weekend for him.
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Jan 08, 2019 |
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Fireworks
160
Learn a New Year-related expression
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Jan 01, 2019 |
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To have all your Christmases come at once
170
An expression for when you have good fortune
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Dec 28, 2018 |
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It's the thought that counts
174
Learn a polite thing to say when you receive a bad present.
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Dec 18, 2018 |
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Digital detox
181
Learn this very modern expression.
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Dec 11, 2018 |
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It leaves a bad taste in your mouth
165
How can a tasty meal leave a bad taste?
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Dec 04, 2018 |
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Pea-souper
139
Is it a meal or a type of weather?
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Nov 27, 2018 |
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Throw in the towel
158
Learn a phrase about giving up.
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Nov 20, 2018 |
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A walk in the park
160
Is walking in the park easy? It can be if you learn this phrase!
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Nov 13, 2018 |
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Dumbphone
152
Learn a new name for old tech
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Nov 06, 2018 |
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No fear
132
Are you ready for Halloween?
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Oct 30, 2018 |
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Something to chew on
153
Feifei gives Neil something to chew on
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Oct 23, 2018 |
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Waffle on
175
Not all waffling is good!
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Oct 16, 2018 |
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Skew-whiff
187
Describe something that isn't straight.
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Oct 09, 2018 |
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Play a blinder
236
Doing something amazing.
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Oct 02, 2018 |
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Miffed
211
Has someone annoyed you? Use this word.
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Sep 25, 2018 |
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Humblebrag
239
Brag if you must - just don’t humblebrag! Find out what that means with Rob and Feifei.
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Sep 18, 2018 |
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Out of your depth
200
A phrase for when you're struggling to do something.
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Sep 11, 2018 |
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Mardy
181
A word for a bad mood.
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Sep 04, 2018 |
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Curry favour
153
Learn a spicy expression.
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Aug 28, 2018 |
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Take the biscuit
168
A sweet phrase for irritating behaviour.
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Aug 21, 2018 |
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Step on it
152
Do you need someone to go faster? Use this informal phrase.
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Aug 14, 2018 |
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Ping
159
When does the word 'ping' not make a sound? Find out in this programme.
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Aug 07, 2018 |
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Crunch time
172
When the time comes to make an important decision, what do you say?
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Jul 31, 2018 |
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Have a pop
150
Learn a phrase about having a go at something
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Jul 24, 2018 |
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A necessary evil
154
Can you accept something you don't like?
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Jul 17, 2018 |
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If the cap fits
147
Learn an expression about accepting criticism
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Jul 10, 2018 |
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My bad
160
Learn a phrase about accepting blame
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Jul 03, 2018 |
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To have a good nose (for something)
174
Rob and Feifei sniff out a new phrase to learn
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Jun 26, 2018 |
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Friends in High Places
162
Learn a phrase about important people
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Jun 19, 2018 |
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Catch-22
168
Learn an expression for a no-win situation.
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Jun 12, 2018 |
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Let the dust settle
140
Learn a phrase about allowing a situation to become calm again
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Jun 05, 2018 |
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Nothing to shout about
143
Learn a phrase about not saying much
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May 29, 2018 |
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Let sleeping dogs lie
180
Learn about a trouble-free phrase
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May 22, 2018 |
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Bleed someone dry
165
An expression for a financial injury
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May 15, 2018 |
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Small change
146
A phrase for trivial things
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May 08, 2018 |
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That'll teach you
172
Learn from what you've done
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May 01, 2018 |
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An old hand
154
Someone who's skilled and experienced
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Apr 24, 2018 |
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Out of the loop
162
Learn a phrase about missing out.
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Apr 17, 2018 |
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Rub it in
138
Learn an expression about enjoying someone's misfortunes.
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Apr 10, 2018 |
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Smombie
136
Are you a smartphone zombie?
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Apr 03, 2018 |
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Freegan
174
Are you someone who only eats food that has been wasted or thrown away? Learn a word that describes what you are
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Mar 27, 2018 |
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Barking up the wrong tree
168
Have you ever made the wrong assumption? Here's a dog-related phrase to describe your actions
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Mar 20, 2018 |
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Cloud cuckoo land
152
Can you make the impossible possible? This phrase implies you can't but what's it got to do with a cuckoo?
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Mar 13, 2018 |
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A taste of your own medicine
162
Payback time
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Mar 06, 2018 |
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Happy-go-lucky
179
Relaxed about the future? Here's a phrase that might describe your character
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Feb 27, 2018 |
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Whizz-kid
136
Young, clever and successful: find out a phrase that describes someone like this
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Feb 20, 2018 |
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The best of both worlds
163
Can you enjoy the advantages of two different situations at the same time? You can if you use this phrase
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Feb 13, 2018 |
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Bone idle
172
Are you taking it easy or just being lazy? Here's a phrase to describe your condition
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Feb 06, 2018 |
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To cut a long story short
183
Have you got a story to tell? Here's a phrase about just telling the important bits
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Jan 30, 2018 |
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A thing
141
Beards have been 'a thing' for a while. Is it now time to shave them off?
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Jan 29, 2018 |
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Just the ticket
180
Rob and Feifei help teach a phrase to describe something you really want or need
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Jan 23, 2018 |
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Do a runner
137
Is it time to go? Here's a phrase about avoiding a tricky situation
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Jan 09, 2018 |
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All that jazz
148
We love slang, idioms, phrases and all that jazz! Learn a new phrase with us
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Dec 26, 2017 |
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Not gonna lie
165
A phrase to use when you're being brutally honest
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Dec 18, 2017 |
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Up your game
158
Don't know which one to use? You need to up your emoji game
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Dec 12, 2017 |
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To shout it from the rooftops
135
Have you heard the good news? This programme has something to shout about!
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Dec 05, 2017 |
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To blow the cobwebs away
143
No spiders involved. It's time to get lively and learn a new English phrase
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Nov 28, 2017 |
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A knees-up
141
Want to go to a party? This phrase might help you get an invitation
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Nov 21, 2017 |
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To put someone on the map
156
Need directions to learn a new English phrase? Here's one about a map and being famous
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Nov 14, 2017 |
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Down in the dumps
131
Feeling unhappy? Here's a phrase to describe your mood but don't take it too literally!
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Nov 07, 2017 |
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Excuse me!
160
Rob keeps saying 'excuse me' but what does he really mean? You and Feifei are about to find out the many uses of this phrase
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Oct 31, 2017 |
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A sting in the tail
168
Rob's become a bee keeper but there's something more unpleasant to this hobby than being stung. Find out how a sting in the tail doesn't just come from bees!
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Oct 24, 2017 |
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So done with
111
Are you doing something very boring? We have just the phrase for you!
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Oct 17, 2017 |
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lolz
143
You might know the slang expression ‘LOL’, but do you know about ‘lolz’?
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Oct 10, 2017 |
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Have a go
119
Poor Neil gets a lot of criticism in the programme. Of course, it’s all to help you learn English!
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Oct 03, 2017 |
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About
115
You know what ‘about’ means, right? But maybe not this extra meaning! Take another look with us
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Sep 26, 2017 |
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Wing it
130
Learn an informal expression for when you have to improvise
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Sep 19, 2017 |
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Pot luck
153
Not sure what to expect? Learn a phrase about hoping your choice will turn out ok
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Sep 12, 2017 |
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It beats me
130
Why does Feifei keep hitting Rob? There could be some confusion about the meaning of today's authentic English phrase. Find out what Rob really means when he says 'it beats me'
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Sep 05, 2017 |
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Jiggery-pokery
106
Tricks and dishonesty: Learn this phrase before it fools you!
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Aug 29, 2017 |
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Left, right, and centre
131
If you do something left, right, and centre does that mean you do it everywhere? Rob's being doing just that but what's he been doing it with?
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Aug 22, 2017 |
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Donkey's years
149
Why has Rob got a donkey in the studio?! It's probably got something with today's authentic English phrase which is about not doing something for a long time
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Aug 15, 2017 |
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Give us a bell
156
What's that ringing sound? Is it someone giving you a bell? Find out what it all means
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Aug 08, 2017 |
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Echo chamber
131
Echo echo echo echo…
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Aug 01, 2017 |
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Snowflake
128
Do you melt too easily?
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Jul 25, 2017 |
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The heat is on
118
Learn an expression which you can use to say you're under pressure
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Jul 18, 2017 |
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Wet weekend
136
When can a wet weekend be dry? Find out with another authentic English expression
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Jul 11, 2017 |
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No picnic
122
Some things in life are hard work. Discover a phrase that describes these situations
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Jul 04, 2017 |
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A busman's holiday
138
Going on holiday to do your job? What's it got to do with driving a bus?
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Jun 27, 2017 |