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Episodes

Sound out

Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.

Nov 21, 2023•2 min

Fly by night

When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.

Nov 14, 2023•2 min

One-up

Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?

Nov 14, 2023•2 min

Tread on someone's toes

It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.

Oct 31, 2023•3 min

Mental gymnastics

How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?

Oct 24, 2023•3 min

Call dibs

If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?

Oct 17, 2023•2 min

Run for the hills

What makes you want to run for the hills?

Oct 10, 2023•2 min

Each to their own

How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?

Sep 26, 2023•2 min

Fill your boots

If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?

Sep 19, 2023•2 min

Join the club

How to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.

Sep 12, 2023•2 min

Go with the flow

Learn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do

Sep 05, 2023•2 min

Cakeism

Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.

Aug 29, 2023•2 min

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

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