The English We Speak

  • Autore: Vários
  • Narratore: Vários
  • Editore: Podcast
  • Durata: 34:19:23
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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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  • Promises, promises

    19/04/2022 Durata: 02min

    Learn a new expression about not believing someone’s promises.

  • Not see hide nor hair

    12/04/2022 Durata: 02min

    Sometimes it’s impossible to find someone. Here's a phrase to use in this situation.

  • A curate's egg

    05/04/2022 Durata: 02min

    Learn an odd expression which means something is a little good but mainly bad

  • That'll be the day

    29/03/2022 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase about things that are unlikely to happen.

  • Gathering dust

    22/03/2022 Durata: 02min

    What’s gathering dust in your house?

  • Easier said than done

    15/03/2022 Durata: 02min

    Talking about doing things can be easy, but doing them can be a bit more complicated.

  • The plot thickens

    08/03/2022 Durata: 02min

    A phrase for when a situation becomes more mysterious.

  • All at sea

    01/03/2022 Durata: 02min

    Discover more about this nautical phrase in The English We Speak.

  • Don't mind me

    22/02/2022 Durata: 02min

    If you want tell someone to ignore what you’re doing, what can you say?

  • Cramp my style

    15/02/2022 Durata: 02min

    Who’s cramping your style?

  • You couldn't make it up

    08/02/2022 Durata: 02min

    Learn an expression for unbelievable events.

  • Cool cat

    01/02/2022 Durata: 02min

    Do you know someone who is really hip and trendy?

  • There's nothing to it

    25/01/2022 Durata: 02min

    Sometimes we do things that are simple. Learn an 'easy' phrase to describe this.

  • As sick as a parrot

    18/01/2022 Durata: 01min

    Learn a phrase about disappointment.

  • Eke out

    13/01/2022 Durata: 01min

    We have the perfect phrase to describe making the most of what you’ve got left.

  • Say no more

    04/01/2022 Durata: 01min

    Learn a phrase about understanding someone.

  • Scrub up well

    28/12/2021 Durata: 01min

    Learn a phrase about making a special effort to dress smartly.

  • You shouldn't have

    21/12/2021 Durata: 02min

    Learn a phrase to show surprise when receiving a gift

  • Not looking too clever

    14/12/2021 Durata: 02min

    If someone’s 'not looking too clever', are we doubting their intelligence?

  • Not like the sound of something

    07/12/2021 Durata: 01min

    Don't like what you hear? Say it with this expression!

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