The English We Speak: Recent Episodes
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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
Think you sometimes over-share unnecessary details? Learn how to use 'share your life story' with Becca and Feifei.
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✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260810
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Learn an expression to use when someone doesn't socialise much with other people and prefers to be alone.
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This expression was originally just about clothes, but it now it can mean anything that doesn't consider individual needs. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260727
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Do you ever get distracted by something fun? A side quest is where you do something that's different to your main task. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260721
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This phrase comes from a longer idiom, ‘like ships that pass at night’. It’s used when two people have busy schedules, and struggle to find time to meet for more than just a brief encounter. Learn how to use it here, with Georgie and Feifei.
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This slang phrase is about knowing what you have to do for a task, and doing it perfectly. Hear examples and learn how to use it in this programme, with Georgie and Feifei.
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✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260706.
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Onto something suggests progress or a good idea. Maybe not a complete answer, but you're moving in the right direction. Learn how to use 'onto something' with Becca and Feifei.
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When we sell ourselves short, we say negative things about ourselves. We undervalue or underestimate ourselves. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Becca.
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Sometimes you just want people to stop. That's one way to use 'wrap it up'. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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Sometimes you want to come up with ideas without thinking too much. That's when you throw ideas at the wall to see if anything sticks. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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Moths are winged insects which are attracted to light sources. Learn the metaphorical use of this expression in this programme with Feifei and Georgie.
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Gatekeep is a verb which means to withhold information. It can be used to talk about fandoms or products. Learn how with Feifei and Georgie.
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Discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app.
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Do you almost feel like you're drowning in your tasks? Maybe you're in over your head. Learn when and how to use this expression with Becca and Feifei.
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Discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app.
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Is it true or is it just a hunch? Learn when and how to use ‘a hunch’ in this programme
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Discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app.
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There are some things that you can just assume to be true. This expression is for those. Learn how to use it expression with Feifei and Phil.
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Discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app.
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Sometimes you need to think quickly, like for a job or to answer a question. Thinking on your feet means to do just this! Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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Discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app.
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This idiom is about focusing on the small details too much and losing sight of the bigger picture. Learn when and how to use it, and learn other language to use in this situation, with Feifei and Georgie.
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As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260420
Discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app.
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"Stop yapping!" Learn a word to use when someone talks a lot with Feifei and Georgie. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com
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✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260413
And discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here:
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When we enter a flow state, we feel fully focused. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Becca. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com
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✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260406
And discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here:
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If you've got someone, you support them.Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Becca.
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Sometimes we say things that aren't 100% true. They're not complete lies, but they are a bit of a stretch. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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And discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here:
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Sometimes at work we need to kick the can down the road. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei.
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If you want to do a task perfectly, it's usually not a good idea to cut corners. Learn about this expression and how to use it in conversations with Feifei and Georgie.
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It can be harder to express our personality in a foreign language because we have fewer language tools available and speaking anxiety can make it harder to let our personalities shine.
Learn from experts about this topic and get tips on how to show your true self in English in the last episode of this special series.
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Office English is back for a third series! Search for 'Learning English for Work' in your favourite podcast app, or find the episodes with free transcripts here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english
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If you give someone less than they deserve, you short-change them. Learn the literal and metaphorical use of this expression with Feifei and Georgie and hear more examples.
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Sometimes it can feel like no matter how much you practise speaking, you don’t get any better.
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about what to do when you feel stuck learning English.
With speaking coaches Rhiannon Carter and Barnaby Griffiths.
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Life isn't always great, sometimes things can be difficult. Use 'go through a rough patch' when life gets difficult for a while. Learn this useful expression with Feifei and Phil.
As always, find a free transcript here:
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260223
And discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here:
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Have you ever been in a group of friends and everyone laughs, but you didn’t understand the joke?
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about understanding humour and making people laugh when speaking English.
With Peruvian performer Pepa Duarte.
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Sometimes we ignore advice. Sometimes things go wrong and this programme is about those times. Phil and Feifei teach you how to use the expression to learn something the hard way.
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Have you ever spoken in English, and the other person didn’t understand?
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about accents and pronunciation.
With Jennifer Jenkins, Emeritus Professor of Global Englishes, University of Southampton.
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Sometimes people ask for too much. Listen to examples of this phrase being use and learn how to use it for those moments.
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Do you get nervous speaking English in front of people, even a small group of friends?
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about public speaking and speaking in bigger groups.
With Regina Kaplan Rakowski, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas.
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Something embarrassing or frustrating could lead to a facepalm moment. Learn how to use this expression here.
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Speaking is only one side of the conversation. You also have to listen to and understand the other person.
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about how you can improve your listening in real life conversations.
With Erhan Aslan, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading.
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This expression means leave quickly because you're in a hurry or there's somewhere you need to be. Learn how to use it here.
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Have you ever been speaking English, and suddenly you freeze and forget your words?
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about why our brain can’t always remember words we know in a new language.
With Alissa Melinger, Professor of psycholinguistics at the University of Dundee.
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This expression means something happens immediately after something else, often unexpectedly. Learn how to use it here.
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Do you get anxious when speaking English? You’re not alone.
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about how to increase your confidence speaking English, even when you make mistakes.
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Learn this expression which means do something for attention or praise.
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This phrasal verb means to focus hard with no distractions. Learn how to use it here!
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A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start.
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Learn a phrase about small gifts with Feifei and Phil.
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Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you're saying. Learn how in this programme.
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This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything. Learn how to use it here.
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This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here.
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This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it here with Beth and Feifei.
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When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the word 'coded'.
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This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here.
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This expression describes the vibe of something.
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This expression is a way to say don't interrupt someone because they're doing well. Learn it here.
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This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use it with Feifei and Phil.
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Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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This phrase means that someone's argument is weak.
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This expression is a different way to say 'I love that idea' or 'I completely agree'.
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This expression is a way to say someone did something really well. Learn it here.
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An expression meaning you're managing OK even if you don't have a plan. Learn it here.
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When you face a difficult time, you can tough it out.
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Don't know this expression? That sounds like a you problem. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei.
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I know I recognise you, but I can't quite put my finger on where we met. Learn how to use this phrase with Georgie and Feifei.
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This phrase comes from a boating context. Learn how to use it here.
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This expression is a funny or silly way of saying someone is the best at something. Learn it here.
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An expression meaning you’re very busy with something stressful or time-consuming.
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Here's an expression that talks about doing something for fun. Learn how to use it here with Phil and Feifei.
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This phrasal verb is about persuading someone to do something. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei.
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This phrase is about dealing with only a small part of something. Learn how to use it with Georgie and Feifei.
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An expression meaning something exciting like a song or TV show is released. Learn it here.
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An expression meaning whatever you say or do won't change the situation.
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An expression used to talk about time. Learn it here!
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An expression that talks about something extra you have.
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An expression meaning to return to where you started, but in a positive way.
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Use this expression when something really annoys you.
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An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here.
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An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe.
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Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something.
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Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something.
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An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment.
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You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode.
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What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'?
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This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this expression here.
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If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you.
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Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.
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Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression.
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Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.
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Look at her - she's having such a main character moment on the dance floor! Learn this internet phrase
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Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.
Today, we meet musician Alice, who performs for us in Leeds city centre.
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We hope our advice doesn't fall on stony ground. Learn a new expression
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Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.
Today, we meet Grace, who performs for us in a library in Liverpool.
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An expression that means you are doing something that will cause you future problems.
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Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.
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A word that means you want two people to be in a relationship.
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Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.
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A word for when you suddenly realise or understand something. Learn it here
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An informal British English word that means to wander or stroll around casually.
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This expression is all about following the rules.
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Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts.
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If you 'can't go wrong' with a suggestion, you can't fail if you use it.
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An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it here
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An expression that means you're focused on one thing at a particular period of life
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Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity.
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Learn an expression that means force something in somewhere that it doesn't quite fit.
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Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising.
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When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault.
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An expression that means including all your imperfections.
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An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.
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Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want.
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Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.
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Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.
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Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240923
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Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.
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Here's an expression about increasing intensity.
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Learn an expression that means getting used to something.
An expression that means something is very high quality.
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An expression that means something is very high quality.
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An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.
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This expression is all about being in control.
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Learn a phrase that means 'everything'!
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Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it, because it's so familiar to you. [Image: Getty]
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Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and you don’t know a good way to say it?
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Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here.
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Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!
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Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.
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A word to express surprise or shock.
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An expression that means relax and celebrate.
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Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.
Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.
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An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone.
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An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
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Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
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Beth and Feifei explain how to use this expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions.
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