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Short episodes on everyday idioms and phrases from The English We Speak.
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Learn how to use the phrases a million-to-one and one in a million.
2024-02-20
Learn how to use 'cash in on something' to talk about making money from situations.
2024-02-13
Learn the idiom 'make your hair stand on end' for things that scare you.
2024-02-06
Learn the phrase 'on the go' to describe being busy and active.
2024-01-30
Learn how to use the phrase 'a blow' to describe a disappointing setback.
2024-01-22
Learn how to use the phrase 'rear its head' for bad things appearing.
2024-01-16
Learn the phrase 'elbow grease' to talk about hard physical work.
2024-01-08
Learn how to use the idiom 'bring something to the party'.
2024-01-02
Learn the idiom 'light up like a Christmas tree' to express great happiness.
2023-12-26
Learn the phrase 'I don't buy it' to say you don't believe someone.
2023-12-19