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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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1'GOAT' is used to talk about things or people that we think are the best.
'Workation' is a combination of the words 'work' and 'vacation'.
Learn an expression used to describe an experimental project.
Learn a phrase to describe an exact position.
A word used when someone exaggerates their emotional problems to get attention.
Roy and Feifei teach you a new English expression.
Learn when 'tone deaf' has nothing to do with music...
Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.
We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline
From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.
Learn vocabulary related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.
Don't share too many photos of your children!
It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.
A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.
Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.
Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.
Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.
When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.
How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?
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