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The English We Speak: Do the trick
Tue, 14 May 2024 09:20:00 +0000
An expression that means relax and celebrate.
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Mon, 13 May 2024 13:02:00 +0000
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Zing
Tue, 07 May 2024 08:27:00 +0000
Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.
Do the trick
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:59:00 +0000
Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.
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Beige flag
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000
An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone.
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Lay it on thick
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:10:00 +0000
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
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Telling porkies
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:59:00 +0000
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
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In on it
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:41:00 +0000
We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.
Walk someone through
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:40:00 +0000
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Brick by brick
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:07:00 +0000
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Read the room
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:16:00 +0000
Here's a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!
Cook up an idea
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:03:00 +0000
Here's a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty)
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Rinse repeat
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:34:00 +0000
Beth and Feifei explain how to use this expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions.
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A million to one
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:32:00 +0000
Here's an expression to say something is extremely unlikely
Cash in on something
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:35:00 +0000
Learn a phrase about making money.
Make your hair stand on end
Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:35:00 +0000
Here's a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.
On the go
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:44:00 +0000
A phrase to describe how busy you are
A blow
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:43:00 +0000
What a blow! It's so disappointing. Learn how to use this with us
Rears its head
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:34:00 +0000
Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase
Elbow grease
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:25:00 +0000
Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.
Bring something to the party
Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:33:00 +0000
You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.
Light up like a Christmas tree
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000
Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.
I don't buy it
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:29:00 +0000
Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'
Touch grass
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:44:00 +0000
Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
I'm out
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:02:00 +0000
Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.
Plan b
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:25:00 +0000
If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.
Sound out
Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:25:00 +0000
Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.
Fly by night
Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:36:00 +0000
When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.
One-up
Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:27:00 +0000
Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?
Tread on someone's toes
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:44:00 +0000
It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.
Mental gymnastics
Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:20:00 +0000
How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?
Call dibs
Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:27:00 +0000
If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?
Run for the hills
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:42:00 +0000
What makes you want to run for the hills?
Each to their own
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000
How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?
Fill your boots
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:36:00 +0000
If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?
Join the club
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:29:00 +0000
How to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.
Go with the flow
Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:55:00 +0000
Learn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do
Cakeism
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:54:00 +0000
Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.
Drip feed
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:49:00 +0000
Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.
Scatterbrain
Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:36:00 +0000
Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.
