Author: BBC Learning English

Introduction An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for your own entertainment and others’. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We…

Introduction You’re late! I’ll let it slide just this once… This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The…

Introduction An expression meaning to persuade someone. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases used by fluent English…

Introduction This means making someone believe something that isn’t true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this expression here. FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak,…

Introduction If you have a can-do attitude, you don’t let anything stop you. Learn how to use this expression here. Feifei Hello. Welcome to The English We Speak, where we…

Introduction Your ‘go-to’ is your preferred option. Learn how to use this expression here. FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases used by fluent English…

Introduction Skedaddle is an informal English verb which means to leave somewhere in a hurry. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak,…

Introduction If your suggestion falls on stony ground, it means people hate it or ignore it. Learn this expression here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak, where…

Introduction If you make a rod for your own back, it means you are doing something that will cause you problems in the future. Learn this expression here. Transcript FeifeiHello…

Introduction A word that means you want two people to be in a relationship. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases…

Introduction A word for when you suddenly realise or understand something. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases used by fluent…

Introduction “Let’s have a mooch!” – learn an informal British English word. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases used by fluent English speakers…

Introduction This expression is all about following the rules. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases used by…

Introduction Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts. It means to start again and move on from the past. Learn how to…

Introduction When someone tells you ‘can’t go wrong’ with their suggestion, they’re telling you that you can’t fail if you use it. Learn how to use this phrase in this…

Introduction An expression to change someone’s perspective. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases used by fluent English speakers so that…

Introduction An expression that means you’re focussed on one thing at a particular period of life. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we…

Introduction Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…

Introduction Have you ever used a shoehorn to squeeze your foot somewhere it doesn’t quite fit? Learn a related expression here Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak,…

Introduction Is it better to work out what you’re cooking on the fly, or to follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising something. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome…