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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Blah blah blah
28/07/2014 Durata: 03minHaving a repetitive and boring conversation? This expression is for you.
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Have a lot on my plate
21/07/2014 Durata: 03minWhen is a meal not so tasty? This expression will give you the answer
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Bells and whistles
14/07/2014 Durata: 03minWill bells and whistles add to the value of your gadget? Listen to the programme
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Everything but the kitchen sink
07/07/2014 Durata: 03minNeil and Li are going on a camping trip. But are they packing too much?
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Beat the drum
30/06/2014 Durata: 02minNeil and Li want to help protect baby turtles. But do they need a drum?
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Until the cows come home
23/06/2014 Durata: 03minNeil and Li are keen to go home. How long will they have to wait for the bus?
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Smell a rat
16/06/2014 Durata: 03minLi is told she won the lottery. But is it true? Neil has bad news for her.
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Funny ha-ha or funny peculiar
09/06/2014 Durata: 02minWhen does 'funny' have nothing to do with laughter?
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Corporate speak
02/06/2014 Durata: 03minBlue-sky thinking? Pushing the envelope? Learn what these business terms mean
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Take it with a pinch of salt
26/05/2014 Durata: 02minHelen takes Neil out for tea but why does she put salt in his cup? Find out more
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Not enough room to swing a cat
12/05/2014 Durata: 02minIt's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.
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Off the back of a lorry
05/05/2014 Durata: 03minBuying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.
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Pie in the sky
21/04/2014 Durata: 02minFinn and Li are in the woods. Can they see more than birds flying in the sky?
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On the tip of my tongue
14/04/2014 Durata: 03minCan't quite remember what to say? We have a phrase that might help you.
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Under your belt
07/04/2014 Durata: 02minWhat does it mean if you say an actor has lots of awards under his belt?
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To brush over
31/03/2014 Durata: 02minWhen you are decorating, there are some things you can't brush over
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Go the extra mile
24/03/2014 Durata: 03minHow can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile?
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Beat around the bush
17/03/2014 Durata: 03minRob and Li go camping but they are not alone. Join them to learn a phrase