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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 phrase 'up to your eyes in' when you are very busy.
2025-07-22
Learn how to use the phrase 'dabble in' for hobbies and work.
2025-07-15
Learn how to use the idiom 'rope someone in' to talk about persuasion.
2025-07-08
Learn how to use the phrase 'scratch the surface' for doing only a small part of something.
2025-07-01
Learn how to use the idiom 'step into someone's shoes'.
2025-06-24
Learn how 'drop' is used to talk about the exciting release of new things.
2025-06-17
Learn the phrase 'all you like' and other useful English expressions.
2025-06-10
Learn how to use the phrase 'around the clock' to mean all day and night.
2025-06-03
Learn how to use the idiom 'have in your locker' for hidden skills.
2025-05-27
Learn how to use the phrase come full circle in English.
2025-05-20