Trama
Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service
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To take a shot / stab in the dark
17/03/2015 Durata: 02minFeifei thinks someone's been killed but then discovers taking a stab in the dark doesn't involve using knives!
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To keep a lid on it
10/03/2015 Durata: 02minLi and Neil go for a coffee, but why do they have to keep a lid on it?
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To be on the ball
03/03/2015 Durata: 01minLearn a phrase to describe the ability to react quickly to things.
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Mind-blowing
24/02/2015 Durata: 03minFeifei and Harry use an expression for things that amaze and astound.
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Out for the count
17/02/2015 Durata: 02minNeil and Li talk about how a boxing expression can be used in everyday life.
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Game changer
10/02/2015 Durata: 03minFeifei and Harry use an expression for people and ideas that change the way we do things.
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Wow factor
03/02/2015 Durata: 02minHarry and Feifei look at an expression for when things surprise and impress you.
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Stab in the back
20/01/2015 Durata: 02minHarry and Feifei talk about an expression that is not as violent as it sounds.
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To downsize
13/01/2015 Durata: 02minNeil and Feifei talk about a word made popular by the economic downturn
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Killing time
30/12/2014 Durata: 02minNeil tells Helen to kill time but she smashes up a clock. Find out why and learn a useful expression.
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Like turkeys voting for Christmas
23/12/2014 Durata: 02minDo you celebrate Christmas? Do you like eating turkey? Do you think turkeys like Christmas? Learn this humorous idiom
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Face the music
16/12/2014 Durata: 02minThere's something Neil's forgotten to do and now he has to face the music. Listen to the programme to find out why.
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Internet speak
09/12/2014 Durata: 03min'Snail mail', 'post' and 'hard copy' – learn expressions connected with computers
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Give the cold shoulder
25/11/2014 Durata: 02minIs Feifei's designer shawl a solution to her problems with Lisa? Listen to the programme to find out
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Take to the cleaners
11/11/2014 Durata: 03minRob's very expensive shirt is ruined! Who will pay for it? Listen to the programme to find out
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Eat humble pie
04/11/2014 Durata: 03minIs Rob hungry enough to win a pie-eating competition? Listen to the programme