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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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![Steal someones thunder]()
Steal someone's thunder
17/01/2023 Durata: 02minIf you get more attention than someone else, what are you doing? Here's a useful phrase!
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![Call it a day]()
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![Off the top of my head]()
Off the top of my head
03/01/2023 Durata: 02minWhen you don’t have the facts and figures at hand, you have to make a quick guess.
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![Change for the better]()
Change for the better
23/12/2022 Durata: 02minDo you want to make a positive change for 2023? We have an expression for you to learn.
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![The gift that keeps on giving]()
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![Quiet quitting]()
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![Hang in there]()
Hang in there
06/12/2022 Durata: 02minTimes can be challenging but don’t give up. We have a phrase to spur you on.
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![Bite your tongue]()
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![Win hands down]()
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![Fever pitch]()
Fever pitch
15/11/2022 Durata: 01minThe men’s football World Cup is coming, and excitement has reached fever pitch!
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![Twiddle your thumbs]()
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![Get your act together]()
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![Dogs dinner]()
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![Sitting pretty]()
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![Feast your eyes]()
Feast your eyes
11/10/2022 Durata: 02minSometimes you can be amazed at what you see. Learn an expression for these moments.
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![Put the brakes on]()
Put the brakes on
04/10/2022 Durata: 02minLearn a phrase about stopping or slowing down an activity.
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![Second-guess]()
Second-guess
26/09/2022 Durata: 01minIf you don't know what's going to happen next, you have to guess.
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![Ins and outs]()
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![Yes and no]()
Yes and no
13/09/2022 Durata: 02minNot all answers in life are 'yes' or 'no'. Learn why with this phrase.
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![Eat your words]()
