Synopsis
Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service
Episodes
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![A shock to the system]()
A shock to the system
05/02/2019 Duration: 02minA sudden and unpleasant change can come as a shock. Learn a phrase to describe this.
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![From pillar to post]()
From pillar to post
29/01/2019 Duration: 02minMoving from place to place can be chaotic. Learn a phrase to describe the situation
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![Small talk]()
Small talk
22/01/2019 Duration: 02minHere's a phrase that describes making informal conversation about not much.
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![A bright spark]()
A bright spark
15/01/2019 Duration: 02minHere's a clever expression that can describe someone doing something stupid.
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![To be all downhill]()
To be all downhill
08/01/2019 Duration: 02minRob's done all his work! Find out here if it's all downhill until the weekend for him.
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![To have all your Christmases come at once]()
To have all your Christmases come at once
28/12/2018 Duration: 02minAn expression for when you have good fortune
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![Its the thought that counts]()
It's the thought that counts
18/12/2018 Duration: 02minLearn a polite thing to say when you receive a bad present.
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![Digital detox]()
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![It leaves a bad taste in your mouth]()
It leaves a bad taste in your mouth
04/12/2018 Duration: 02minHow can a tasty meal leave a bad taste?
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![Pea-souper]()
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![Throw in the towel]()
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![A walk in the park]()
A walk in the park
13/11/2018 Duration: 02minIs walking in the park easy? It can be if you learn this phrase!
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![Something to chew on]()
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![Skew-whiff]()
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![Play a blinder]()
