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Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service
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8Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.
A word for social media attention-seekers!
Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.
Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.
A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.
Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.
Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?
Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.
Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.
Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.
Learn an expression about criticism.
Learn an English expression with bite!
A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.
Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?
Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.
Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.
What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.
Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.
An expression for when there aren't many people working.
A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.
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Hi, can we use expressions in academic writing? For example: new normal
wearing masks seems like biting the bullet for some😉
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hi.has it any scripts?
please do one for Woke
Thank u. I have the app but I didn't get this word there. But u r my fav. Fifi n neil
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I like this. keep going <3
straight fire!
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Morning! I remember there was a phrase mentioned to speak about too nosy neighbours. I was something connected with curtains and watching from behind them... I can't find this phrase now( Could you please help?
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