Cakeism
Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.
Aug 29, 2023•2 min
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Episodes
Drip feed
Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.
Aug 22, 2023•2 min
Scatterbrain
Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.
Aug 15, 2023•2 min
Be in with a shout
Learn a phrase for winning!
Aug 08, 2023•2 min
On point
A phrase all about being perfect!
Aug 08, 2023•2 min
Kiss something goodbye
An expression with 'kiss' that's not about kissing!
Jul 25, 2023•2 min
Productivity theatre
Learn a phrase about pretending to work.
Jul 18, 2023•2 min
Pet hate
Learn how to describe your annoyance
Jul 11, 2023•3 min
On the table
Learn a phrase often used in business.
Jul 04, 2023•2 min
Jump through hoops
Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.
Jun 27, 2023•3 min
It happens to the best of us
When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.
Jun 20, 2023•2 min
Famous last words
A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.
Jun 13, 2023•3 min
Hard pass
Learn a phrase about saying 'no' firmly.
Jun 06, 2023•2 min
Level up
'Level up' your English and learn a new word!
May 30, 2023•2 min
Get with the programme
Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.
May 23, 2023•2 min
Shout-out
Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.
May 16, 2023•2 min
Fitspiration
Get fit with this new word!
May 09, 2023•2 min
Hats off
Learn a phrase about impressing people.
May 02, 2023•2 min
Under your breath
Make sure you're heard with this expression.
Apr 25, 2023•3 min
Be at a loss
Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.
Apr 18, 2023•2 min
Go off on one
Learn an informal expression about becoming suddenly very angry.
Apr 11, 2023•2 min
Wiggle room
Learn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.
Apr 04, 2023•2 min
(It's the) story of my life
Learn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.
Mar 28, 2023•2 min
No ifs or buts
Stop making excuses and learn this expression!
Mar 21, 2023•2 min
Caught red-handed
Learn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.
Mar 14, 2023•2 min
Rabbit on
Learn a phrase about talking too much.
Mar 07, 2023•2 min
Thanks a bunch
When does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.
Feb 28, 2023•2 min
Slow walk
How do you describe something making slow progress?
Feb 21, 2023•2 min
Take something to heart
Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.
Feb 14, 2023•2 min
Take something to heart
If someone takes something to heart, what does it mean?
Feb 13, 2023•2 min