The English We Speak

The English We Speak

BBC

Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service

2 minutes 24 seconds

Beige flag

An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone.
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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-240422.
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23 April 2024, 11:30 am
2 minutes 2 seconds

Lay it on thick

An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
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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-240416.
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16 April 2024, 8:10 am
2 minutes 8 seconds

Telling porkies

Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
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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-240409.
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9 April 2024, 8:59 am
2 minutes 8 seconds

In on it

We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.

2 April 2024, 1:41 pm
2 minutes 15 seconds

Walk someone through

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-240325
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26 March 2024, 9:40 am
2 minutes 24 seconds

Brick by brick

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-240318.
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19 March 2024, 12:07 pm
2 minutes 6 seconds

Read the room

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

13 March 2024, 4:16 pm
2 minutes 12 seconds

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)
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-240311
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12 March 2024, 10:03 am
2 minutes

Rinse repeat

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-240226
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27 February 2024, 9:34 am
2 minutes 14 seconds

A million to one

Here's an expression to say something is extremely unlikely

20 February 2024, 7:32 am
1 minute 55 seconds

Cash in on something

Learn a phrase about making money.

13 February 2024, 11:35 am
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