Synopsis
Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service
Episodes
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Make your hair stand on end
06/02/2024 Duration: 02minHere’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.
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Elbow grease
08/01/2024 Duration: 02minSome things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.
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Bring something to the party
02/01/2024 Duration: 02minYou want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.
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Light up like a Christmas tree
26/12/2023 Duration: 02minHas something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.
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I don't buy it
19/12/2023 Duration: 01minHere's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'
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Touch grass
12/12/2023 Duration: 02minDo you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
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Fly by night
14/11/2023 Duration: 02minWhen companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.
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Tread on someone's toes
31/10/2023 Duration: 02minIt can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.
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Mental gymnastics
24/10/2023 Duration: 02minHow do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?
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Each to their own
26/09/2023 Duration: 01minHow do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?