2025-04-21 Dial down – The English We Speak

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Introduction You don't need a dial to dial something down. It's an expression we use to talk about reducing the…

2025-04-14 The name of the game – The English We Speak

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Introduction We use 'the name of the game' to talk about the most important aspect of something, or the expectations…

2025-04-07 Do it for the plot – The English We Speak

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Introduction An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for your own entertainment and others'. Learn how to use…

2025-03-31 Let something slide – The English We Speak

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Introduction You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some…

2025-03-24 Twist someone’s arm – The English We Speak

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Introduction An expression meaning to persuade someone. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…

2025-03-17 Have someone on – The English We Speak

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Introduction This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this…

2025-03-10 Can-do attitude – The English We Speak

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Introduction If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you. Learn how to use this expression here.…

2025-03-03 Go-to – The English We Speak

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Introduction Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this expression here. FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…

2025-02-24 Skedaddle – The English We Speak

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Introduction Skedaddle is an informal English verb which means to leave somewhere in a hurry. Learn how to use it…

2025-02-10 Fall on stony ground – The English We Speak

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Introduction If your suggestion falls on stony ground, it means people hate it or ignore it. Learn this expression here. Transcript…