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The English We Speak

The English We Speak

688 Episodes • By BBC Radio • www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pc9z...
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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The English We Speak
The English We Speak
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Beige flag
An expression that describes a habit you find strang... more
Apr 23 2024 2m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Exploring the Concept of "Beige Flag"
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Lay it on thick
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone... more
Apr 16 2024 2m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Exaggerating Praise and Criticism
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Telling porkies
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling ... more
Apr 9 2024 2m
Longevity of Juvederm Lip Fillers
Chapter 1 4 mins
Tell Porkies
Chapter 2 1 min
Gift Giving & Jawline Enhancement Options
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In on it
We have an phrase which means to know about somethin... more
Apr 2 2024 2m
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Walk someone through
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Mar 26 2024 2m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Explaining "Walk Someone Through Something" Expression
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Brick by brick
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Mar 19 2024 2m
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Read the room
Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people fe... more
Mar 13 2024 2m
Reading the Room
Chapter 1 2 mins
Learn to Read the Room
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Cook up an idea
Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea c... more
Mar 12 2024 2m
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Rinse repeat
Beth and Feifei explain how to use this expression t... more
Feb 27 2024 2m
Chapter 1 1 min
Predictable and Tiresome Daily Routines
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A million to one
Here's an expression to say something is extremely u... more
Feb 20 2024 2m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Unlikely Odds
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Cash in on something
<p>Learn a phrase about making money.</p>
Feb 13 2024 1m
Chapter 1 1 min
Cashing in on Opportunities
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Make your hair stand on end
Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn h... more
Feb 6 2024 2m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Expressions for Things That Scare You
Chapter 2 60 sec
Non-Surgical Jawline Definition With Juvederm Volux
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On the go
<p>A phrase to describe how busy you are</p>
Jan 30 2024 2m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Being Busy and Active
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A blow
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Jan 22 2024 2m
Disappointments and Setbacks
Chapter 1 4 mins
Dealing With Disappointments
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Rears its head
Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase... more
Jan 16 2024 1m
Chapter 1 3 mins
"Rear Its Head
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Elbow grease
Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn w... more
Jan 8 2024 2m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Elbow Grease and Price Cuts
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Bring something to the party
You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a ph... more
Jan 2 2024 2m
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Light up like a Christmas tree
Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Lea... more
Dec 26 2023 2m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Expressions for Being Happy and Excited
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I don't buy it
Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't bel... more
Dec 19 2023 1m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Expressing Disbelief and Skepticism
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Touch grass
Do you spend too much time online? Here's an express... more
Dec 12 2023 2m
Benefits of Disconnecting From Social Media
Chapter 1 3 mins
The Expression "Touch Grass"
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I'm out
Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything le... more
Dec 5 2023 2m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Using "I'm Out" to Indicate Lack
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Plan b
If you need an alternative option, you need to know ... more
Nov 28 2023 2m
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Sound out
Sometimes you just want to find out what someone els... more
Nov 21 2023 2m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Sound Someone Out
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One-up
Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you ... more
Nov 14 2023 2m
Exploring the Verb "One Up"
Chapter 1 2 mins
Competing for Superiority With "One Up"
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Fly by night
When companies or people can't be trusted, use this ... more
Nov 14 2023 2m
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