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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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![Down with the kids]()
Down with the kids
13/08/2012 Durata: 03minWhy is Rob dressing like a teenager? Find out in The English We Speak!
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![Keep me posted]()
Keep me posted
23/07/2012 Durata: 02minNeil gets in trouble with the police just to teach you a new expression! Find out more in The English We Speak.
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![To go bananas]()
To go bananas
16/07/2012 Durata: 03minLi thinks Neil is a bit out of control and says he's gone bananas. Has this got anything to do with fruit?
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![Not give someone the time of day]()
Not give someone the time of day
09/07/2012 Durata: 02minWhat does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is confused and thinks it's really disgusting. Listen to more of their conversation about this expression!
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![Put your money where your mouth is: 02 JUL12]()
Put your money where your mouth is: 02 JUL12
02/07/2012 Durata: 03minWhat does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is confused and thinks it's really disgusting. Listen to more of their conversation about this expression!
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![To fly by the seat of your pants]()
To fly by the seat of your pants
25/06/2012 Durata: 02minCan Chris fly by the seat of his pants? Li and Chris discuss the use of this phrase.
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![To bend over backwards]()
To bend over backwards
18/06/2012 Durata: 02minWhat are the different meanings of the phrase 'to bend over backwards'?
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![Its a joke]()
It's a joke
11/06/2012 Durata: 02minDoes the expression 'it's a joke' mean something funny? Find out more in this week's The English We Speak.
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![Whats the damage?]()
What's the damage?
04/06/2012 Durata: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase What's the damage?
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![Why the long face?]()
Why the long face?
28/05/2012 Durata: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase Why the long face?
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![To murder something]()
To murder something
21/05/2012 Durata: 03minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to murder something'.
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![Catch your eye]()
Catch your eye
14/05/2012 Durata: 02minIn this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'to catch someone's eye'.
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![No strings attached]()
No strings attached
07/05/2012 Durata: 03minIn this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'No strings attached'
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![A spanner in the works]()
A spanner in the works
30/04/2012 Durata: 03minIn this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'A spanner in the works'
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![Call it a day]()
Call it a day
23/04/2012 Durata: 02minIn this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'call it a day'
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![To take the weight off your feet]()
To take the weight off your feet
16/04/2012 Durata: 03minLearn phrases related to feet in this week's The English We Speak.
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![Comfort zone]()
Comfort zone
09/04/2012 Durata: 03minLearn a phrase that has less to do with sofas and more to do with feelings in this week's The English We Speak.
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![Knickers in a twist]()
Knickers in a twist
02/04/2012 Durata: 04minIn this edition of The English We Speak find out the meaning of the expression 'knickers in a twist'.
