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Short episodes on everyday idioms and phrases from The English We Speak.
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Learn 'a hunch': a feeling or guess without clear evidence, often inspiring action.
2026-05-12
Learn 'take it as a given' (assume true) and 'take it as read' for things you don't check.
2026-05-05
Learn 'think on your feet' and 'think on the spot' for making quick decisions under pressure.
2026-04-28
This episode explains 'can't see the wood for the trees' and related phrases for losing perspective.
2026-04-21
Learn the slang word 'yap' to describe continuous, informal talking.
2026-04-14
Learn about the phrase 'flow state' and how to achieve deep focus.
2026-04-07
Learn how to use 'got you' to offer help and support to others.
2026-03-30
Learn how to use the phrase 'a bit of a stretch' to describe an exaggeration.
2026-03-24
Learn how to use the idiom 'kick the can down the road' to mean delaying a task.
2026-03-16
Learn what 'cut corners' means and how to use it in conversation.
2026-03-10