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Short episodes on everyday idioms and phrases from The English We Speak.
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Learn how to use 'teething problems' for temporary issues with new things.
2025-09-30
Learn the idiom 'no leg to stand on' for when an argument lacks support.
2025-09-23
Learn how to use the idiom 'speak someone's language' to agree with an idea.
2025-09-16
Learn modern slang like 'ate' and 'slay' to describe excellent performances.
2025-09-09
Learn how to use 'muddle along' and similar phrases in everyday English.
2025-09-02
Learn how to use the phrase 'tough it out' for difficult situations.
2025-08-26
Learn how to use the informal phrase 'a you problem'.
2025-08-19
Learn how to use the phrase 'can't put my finger on it' in English.
2025-08-12
Learn phrases for teamwork like 'all hands on deck'.
2025-08-05
Learn informal English phrases like 'the CEO of' and more.
2025-07-29