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The English We Speak: By the book
This expression is all about following the rules.
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The English We Speak: Turn over a new leaf
Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts.
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The English We Speak: You can't go wrong with
If you 'can't go wrong' with a suggestion, you can't fail if you use it.
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The English We Speak: The flip side
An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it here
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The English We Speak: In my travel era
An expression that means you're focused on one thing at a particular period of life
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The English We Speak: Give it some welly!
Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity.
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The English We Speak: Shoehorn something in
Learn an expression that means force something in somewhere that it doesn't quite fit.
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The English We Speak: On the fly
Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising.
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The English We Speak: That's on you
When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault.
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The English We Speak: Warts and all
An expression that means including all your imperfections.
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The English We Speak: Off the scale
An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.
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The English We Speak: Throw one's toys out the pram
Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want.
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The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl
Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.
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The English We Speak: An uphill task
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The English We Speak: Bide someone's time
Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.
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The English We Speak: From the get-go
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The English We Speak: Stomping ground
Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.
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The English We Speak: Tug at the heartstrings
Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240909
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The English We Speak: Clutch at straws
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The English We Speak: Crank up
Here's an expression about increasing intensity.
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The English We Speak: Find your groove
Learn an expression that means getting used to something.
An expression that means something is very high quality.
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The English We Speak: Top-notch
An expression that means something is very high quality.
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The English We Speak: Off the cuff
An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.
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The English We Speak: Take the wheel
This expression is all about being in control.
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The English We Speak: The works
Learn a phrase that means 'everything'!
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The English We Speak: Dip your toe into
Here's an expression about trying something new. [Image: Getty]
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The English We Speak: Ham-fisted
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The English We Speak: Second nature
Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it, because it's so familiar to you. [Image: Getty]
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The English we speak: Take the plunge
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The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs
Ever felt like you?re on the rollercoaster of life and you don?t know a good way to say it?
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The English We Speak: Heavy lifting
Heavy lifting isn?t about the gym. Learn this expression here.
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The English We Speak: Stir the pot
Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!
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The English We Speak: Wishy-washy
Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.
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The English We Speak: Shook
A word to express surprise or shock.
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The English We Speak: Let loose
An expression that means relax and celebrate.
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Zing
Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.
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Do the trick
Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.
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Beige flag
An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone.
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Lay it on thick
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
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Telling porkies
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
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In on it
We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.
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Walk someone through
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Brick by brick
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Read the room
Here?s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!
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Cook up an idea
Here?s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty)
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Rinse repeat
Beth and Feifei explain how to use this expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions.
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A million to one
Cash in on something
Make your hair stand on end
Here?s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.
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