2026-08-31 Non-starter – The English We Speak
Introduction Some ideas are just never going to work. Those are what we call ‘non-starters’. Learn how to use this…
2026-08-24 No notes – The English We Speak
Introduction Notes here is about negative feedback, so ‘no notes’ means that something is perfect. Use it when you have…
2026-08-17 Say less – The English We Speak
Introduction This modern expression is a way of responding enthusiastically to a suggestion. It means something similar to ‘say no…
2026-08-10 Share your life story – The English We Speak
Introduction You’re probably onto something if you think you know about it. Learn how to use ‘share your life story’…
2026-08-03 Keep yourself to yourself – The English We Speak
Introduction Maybe you want to be quiet today? Learn why we say and how to use ‘keep yourself to yourself’…
2026-07-27 One size fits all – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression was originally just about clothes, but it now it can mean anything that doesn’t consider individual needs.…
2026-07-20 Side quest – The English We Speak
Introduction Do you ever get distracted by something fun? A side quest is where you do something that’s different to…
2026-07-13 Passing ships – The English We Speak
Introduction This phrase comes from a longer idiom, ‘like ships that pass at night’. It’s used when two people have…
2026-07-06 Understood the assignment – The English We Speak
Introduction This slang phrase is about knowing what you have to do for a task, and doing it perfectly. Hear…
2026-06-29 Onto something – The English We Speak
Introduction You’re probably onto something if you think you know about it. Learn how to use ‘onto something’ with Becca…
2026-06-22 Sell yourself short – The English We Speak
Introduction Feel like you’re not good enough? Learn why we say and how to use ‘sell yourself short’ with Becca…
2026-06-15 Wrap it up – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes you just want people to stop. That’s one way to use ‘wrap it up’. Learn how to use…
2026-06-08 Throw ideas at the wall – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes you want to come up with ideas without thinking too much. That’s when you throw ideas at the…
2026-06-01 Like a moth to a flame – The English We Speak
Introduction Moths are winged insects which are attracted to light sources. Learn the metaphorical use of this expression in this…
2026-05-25 Gatekeep – The English We Speak
Introduction Gatekeep is a verb which means to withhold information. It can be used to talk about fandoms or products.…
2026-05-18 In over my head – The English We Speak
Introduction I feel like I’m in over my head. Learn when and how to use this expression with Becca and…
2026-05-11 A hunch – The English We Speak
Introduction Is it a true or os it just a hunch? Learn when and how to use ‘a hunch’ with…
2026-05-04 Take it as a given – The English We Speak
Introduction There are some things that you can just assume to be true. This expression is for those. Learn how…
2026-04-27 Think on your feet – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes you need to think quickly. That’s when you have to think on your feet. Learn how to use…
2026-04-20 Can’t see the wood for the trees – The English We Speak
Introduction This old idiom is about focusing on the small details too much and losing sight of the bigger picture.…