Synopsis
Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service
Episodes
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Skeleton in the closet
13/01/2014 Duration: 03minFinn and Li go to his late uncle's house. What is Li afraid of? We hope this expression won't frighten you.
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To have words
06/01/2014 Duration: 02minWhy is Finn cross with Li? Here's a good expression for when you're out of patience.
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Crystal clear
30/12/2013 Duration: 03minIf something is crystal clear, how clear is it? Rob and Feifei find out when they build a wardrobe.
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Take the mickey
16/12/2013 Duration: 03minWho is laughing at Rob? Is it Li or is it Mickey Mouse? Here's an expression with a twist
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Fishing for compliments
09/12/2013 Duration: 03minWhat are you hoping to catch when you're fishing for compliments?
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Go round in circles
02/12/2013 Duration: 03minWhich way are you going if you're not making any progress? Discover a phrase to use when you keep coming back to the same problem.
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Bottomless
25/11/2013 Duration: 02minLi starts to get worried when her colleagues talk about going for a 'bottomless' meal. What does it mean? Find out more by listening to this programme.
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Full of beans
18/11/2013 Duration: 03minAre you feeling tired today? Or are you full of beans? Learn more about this phrase in this programme.
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To go with a bang
11/11/2013 Duration: 03minYou don't need fireworks to say a party is going really well.
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Other half
04/11/2013 Duration: 02minDo you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?
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Bits and bobs
28/10/2013 Duration: 03minNeil says he has a lot of 'bits and bobs' to sort out. What does he mean?
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Out of the picture
30/09/2013 Duration: 03minFinn has got his camera. Who does Feifei want to see in the picture?
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Cut to the chase
23/09/2013 Duration: 02minWho's chasing Finn and Feifei? Here's a good expression for when you're running out of patience
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Have a ball
16/09/2013 Duration: 03minFeifei has just returned to the office after a really relaxing holiday. So why does Finn ask her if she had a ball? Find out in the programme.
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Don't make a scene!
09/09/2013 Duration: 03minNeil and Feifei are about to watch a play but there is a lot of drama outside the theatre. What is going on?
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Phone slang
02/09/2013 Duration: 04minWhen is a bell not a bell, and a dog not a dog? Find out in our programme about phone slang.