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Short episodes on everyday idioms and phrases from The English We Speak.
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Learn the word fitspiration, a mix of fitness and inspiration.
2023-05-09
Learn how to use 'hats off' to show respect and admiration.
2023-05-02
Learn how to use the idiom 'under your breath' for quiet complaints.
2023-04-25
Learn the phrase 'to be at a loss' for when you don't know what to do.
2023-04-18
Learn how to use the informal phrase 'go off on one' to mean suddenly getting very angry.
2023-04-11
Learn how to use the idiom 'wiggle room' to talk about flexibility.
2023-04-04
Learn the idiom 'it's the story of my life' to describe recurring bad luck.
2023-03-28
Learn the phrase 'no ifs or buts' to demand compliance without excuses.
2023-03-21
Rob is caught red-handed eating all the office biscuits.
2023-03-14
Learn the phrase 'rabbit on' to describe someone who talks too much and bores others.
2023-03-07