In on it
We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.
Apr 02, 2024•2 min
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Walk someone through
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Mar 26, 2024•2 min
Brick by brick
TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240318. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ News Review ✔️ Office English They're all available by searching...
Mar 19, 2024•2 min
Read the room
Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!
Mar 13, 2024•2 min
Cook up an idea
Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240311 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/lear...
Mar 12, 2024•2 min
Rinse repeat
Beth and Feifei explain how to use this expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions. Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240226 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️6 Minute Englis...
Feb 27, 2024•2 min
A million to one
Here's an expression to say something is extremely unlikely
Feb 20, 2024•2 min
Cash in on something
Learn a phrase about making money.
Feb 13, 2024•2 min
Make your hair stand on end
Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.
Feb 06, 2024•3 min
On the go
A phrase to describe how busy you are
Jan 30, 2024•2 min
A blow
What a blow! It's so disappointing. Learn how to use this with us
Jan 22, 2024•2 min
Rears its head
Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase
Jan 16, 2024•2 min
Elbow grease
Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.
Jan 08, 2024•2 min
Bring something to the party
You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.
Jan 02, 2024•2 min
Light up like a Christmas tree
Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.
Dec 26, 2023•3 min
I don't buy it
Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'
Dec 19, 2023•2 min
Touch grass
Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
Dec 12, 2023•3 min
I'm out
Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.
Dec 05, 2023•2 min
Plan b
If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.
Nov 28, 2023•2 min
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