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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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Light up like a Christmas tree
26/12/2023 Durata: 02minHas something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.
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I don't buy it
19/12/2023 Durata: 01minHere's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'
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Touch grass
12/12/2023 Durata: 02minDo you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
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I'm out
05/12/2023 Durata: 02minSometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.
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Plan b
28/11/2023 Durata: 02minIf you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.
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Sound out
21/11/2023 Durata: 02minSometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.
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Fly by night
14/11/2023 Durata: 02minWhen companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.
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One-up
14/11/2023 Durata: 02minDo you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?
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Tread on someone's toes
31/10/2023 Durata: 02minIt can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.
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Mental gymnastics
24/10/2023 Durata: 02minHow do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?
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Call dibs
17/10/2023 Durata: 02minIf you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?
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Run for the hills
10/10/2023 Durata: 02minWhat makes you want to run for the hills?
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Each to their own
26/09/2023 Durata: 01minHow do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?
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Fill your boots
19/09/2023 Durata: 01minIf you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?
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Join the club
12/09/2023 Durata: 02minHow to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.
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Go with the flow
05/09/2023 Durata: 02minLearn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do
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Cakeism
29/08/2023 Durata: 02minLearn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.
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Drip feed
22/08/2023 Durata: 02minLearn a phrase about giving information little by little.
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Scatterbrain
15/08/2023 Durata: 01minLearn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.
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Be in with a shout
08/08/2023 Durata: 02minLearn a phrase for winning!