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  • 2 minutes 40 seconds
    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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    12 November 2024, 11:41 am
  • 3 minutes 15 seconds
    The English We Speak: Warts and all

    An expression that means including all your imperfections.

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    5 November 2024, 11:26 am
  • 2 minutes 35 seconds
    The English We Speak: Off the scale

    An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.

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    29 October 2024, 9:34 am
  • 3 minutes 10 seconds
    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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    22 October 2024, 8:43 am
  • 2 minutes 50 seconds
    The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl

    Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.

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    15 October 2024, 9:36 am
  • 3 minutes 3 seconds
    The English We Speak: An uphill task

    This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination. [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-241007

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    8 October 2024, 8:27 am
  • 2 minutes 37 seconds
    The English We Speak: Bide someone's time

    Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.

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    30 September 2024, 8:28 am
  • 2 minutes 54 seconds
    The English We Speak: From the get-go

    Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [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-240923

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    24 September 2024, 8:42 am
  • 2 minutes 47 seconds
    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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    17 September 2024, 9:43 am
  • 3 minutes 13 seconds
    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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    10 September 2024, 9:04 am
  • 3 minutes 1 second
    The English We Speak: Clutch at straws

    Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation. [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-240902 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

    3 September 2024, 9:40 am
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