Elbow grease
Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.
Episodes
Learning English Conversations
Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
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Episodes
Bring something to the party
You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.
Light up like a Christmas tree
Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.
I don't buy it
Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'
Touch grass
Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
I'm out
Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.
Plan b
If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.
Sound out
Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.
Fly by night
When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.
One-up
Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?
Tread on someone's toes
It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.
Mental gymnastics
How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?
Call dibs
If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?
Run for the hills
What makes you want to run for the hills?
Each to their own
How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?
Fill your boots
If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?
Join the club
How to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.
Go with the flow
Learn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do
Cakeism
Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.
Drip feed
Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.
Scatterbrain
Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.
Be in with a shout
Learn a phrase for winning!
On point
A phrase all about being perfect!
Kiss something goodbye
An expression with 'kiss' that's not about kissing!
Productivity theatre
Learn a phrase about pretending to work.
Pet hate
Learn how to describe your annoyance
On the table
Learn a phrase often used in business.
Jump through hoops
Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.
It happens to the best of us
When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.
Famous last words
A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.