Bumper-to-bumper
When a car bumper is almost touch another car bumper, you know the situation on the road is bad
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Learning English Conversations
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
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Eye candy
How can you describe someone good looking but not interesting?
Thingy
Oh no, you've forgotten the word for something! Don't worry, this expression might help
Across the pond
Are London and New York separated by a pond? Learn this expression people say on both sides of the Atlantic
People person
Are you good at working with other people? This expression might describe you
It's a steal!
Have you paid very little money for something normally expensive? Learn an expression for when you find a bargain
Bull and bear market
Learn what you say when share prices rise and when they fall. We help you to understand financial terms
Social media words
'Trolls' and 'haters' are the people who want to annoy you. The names are part of the new vocabulary of social media
Don't give up the day job
If you don't think someone is very good at doing something what should you say? Here's a phrase to help you
A barrel of laughs
What object is full of laughs? This is a phrase that describes someone who is fun
To know something like the back of your hand
Do you know a place very well? Are you able to find your way in a place without looking at any maps? Here is a way of saying it with help from your hand
Give me credit
Learn a phrase that's full of praise. You won't need a credit card to use this one
To keep the wolf from the door
Who's that knocking at the door? Someone's here to tell you you're in financial trouble
Red tape
Fed up with rules and regulations? You must learn this expression
To drink someone under the table
Drink to celebrate the good things in life, drink to forget the bad. Here's an expression for people who like an alcoholic drink
Cyberbullying
Is there someone tormenting you online? Here's an expression for when people hide behind a computer to attack others
A close shave
What's a razor got to do with Rob's bike ride to work? Here's an expression for when you've had a narrow escape.
My mind's gone blank
Why did Rob ask Feifei to meet him in the studio? Here's an expression for when you've forgotten something.
To sleep on it
Find out how 'sleeping on it' doesn't just mean lying on a bed!
All over the place
Neil can't find his script. His pen's gone missing. He's feeling a bit confused. What's wrong with him? Find out in the programme.
To go around the houses
Feifei wants to borrow Rob's car but she takes a long time getting to the point. Find out why Rob tells her not to go around the houses. And why doesn't Rob want her to drive his car?
Done and dusted
When someone says the phrase 'done and dusted', do they mean doing some proper cleaning?
Chill pill
It's hard to swallow but maybe it's time for a chill pill!
Put a sock in it!
Why has Helen put a sock in the toaster and how is that going to keep her quiet?
A wild card
Who's the wild card in the office? Rob and Feifei use a phrase to describe an unpredictable colleague.
To take a shot / stab in the dark
Feifei thinks someone's been killed but then discovers taking a stab in the dark doesn't involve using knives!
To keep a lid on it
Li and Neil go for a coffee, but why do they have to keep a lid on it?
To be on the ball
Learn a phrase to describe the ability to react quickly to things.
Mind-blowing
Feifei and Harry use an expression for things that amaze and astound.
Out for the count
Neil and Li talk about how a boxing expression can be used in everyday life.