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Read the room 13.03.2024 2:07 ↓

Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!

Cook up an idea 12.03.2024 2:13 ↓

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)TRANSCRIPT 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-240311FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:...

Rinse repeat 27.02.2024 2:01 ↓

Beth and Feifei explain how to use this expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions. Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240226FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningen...

A million to one 20.02.2024 2:15 ↓

Here's an expression to say something is extremely unlikely

Cash in on something 13.02.2024 1:56 ↓

Learn a phrase about making money.

Make your hair stand on end 06.02.2024 2:55 ↓

Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.

On the go 30.01.2024 2:20 ↓

A phrase to describe how busy you are

A blow 22.01.2024 2:28 ↓

What a blow! It's so disappointing. Learn how to use this with us

Rears its head 16.01.2024 1:56 ↓

Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase

Elbow grease 08.01.2024 2:25 ↓

Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.

Bring something to the party 02.01.2024 2:15 ↓

You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.

Light up like a Christmas tree 26.12.2023 2:35 ↓

Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.

I don't buy it 19.12.2023 2:00 ↓

Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'

Touch grass 12.12.2023 2:31 ↓

Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.

I'm out 05.12.2023 2:11 ↓

Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.

Plan b 28.11.2023 2:16 ↓

If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.

Sound out 21.11.2023 2:30 ↓

Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.

Fly by night 14.11.2023 2:12 ↓

When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.

One-up 14.11.2023 2:04 ↓

Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?

Tread on someone's toes 31.10.2023 2:35 ↓

It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.

Mental gymnastics 24.10.2023 2:31 ↓

How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?

Call dibs 17.10.2023 2:15 ↓

If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?

Run for the hills 10.10.2023 2:04 ↓

What makes you want to run for the hills?

Each to their own 26.09.2023 1:41 ↓

How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?

Fill your boots 19.09.2023 1:58 ↓

If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?