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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![On the table]()
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![Jump through hoops]()
Jump through hoops
27/06/2023 Duration: 02minLearn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.
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![It happens to the best of us]()
It happens to the best of us
20/06/2023 Duration: 02minWhen someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.
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![Famous last words]()
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![Get with the programme]()
Get with the programme
23/05/2023 Duration: 02minLearn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.
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![Fitspiration]()
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![Under your breath]()
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![Be at a loss]()
Be at a loss
18/04/2023 Duration: 02minLearn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.
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![Go off on one]()
Go off on one
11/04/2023 Duration: 01minLearn an informal expression about becoming suddenly very angry.
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![Wiggle room]()
Wiggle room
04/04/2023 Duration: 01minLearn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.
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![(Its the) story of my life]()
(It's the) story of my life
28/03/2023 Duration: 02minLearn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.
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![No ifs or buts]()
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![Caught red-handed]()
Caught red-handed
14/03/2023 Duration: 01minLearn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.
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![Thanks a bunch]()
Thanks a bunch
28/02/2023 Duration: 02minWhen does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.
