The English We Speak

2021-11-01 quote … unquote – The English We Speak

Summary When we want to repeat exactly what someone has said, how do we show this? Jiaying and Neil are…

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2021-10-25 Not a patch on something – The English We Speak

Summary An expression for when something is much worse than something else. But what is the connection to Jiaying’s jeans?…

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2021-10-18 No cap – The English We Speak

Summary Sometimes, people don’t believe what you’re saying, right? We have an expression you can use to say that what…

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2021-10-11 Moreish – The English We Speak

Summary Sometimes food tastes so delicious that you just want to eat more and more of it. Learn an expression…

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2021-10-04 A legend in one’s lifetime – The English We Speak

Summary Here’s a phrase to describe a famous living person. Neil thinks it applies to him but Jiaying has other…

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2021-09-27 Live rent-free in one’s head – The English We Speak

Summary Do you think about someone or something a lot? Whether it annoys you or you love it, we have…

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2021-09-20 Now you’re talking – The English We Speak

Summary Roy’s got an idea to make the most of the good weather but Jiaying isn’t so sure. He’s got…

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2021-09-13 Hits different – The English We Speak

Summary Sometimes something is so amazing because it’s different – really unique. Learn how you can talk about something special…

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2021-09-06 Extra – The English We Speak

Summary Do you know someone who is a little excessive? Maybe it's the clothes they wear or the things they…

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2021-08-30 Zhuzh – The English We Speak

Summary Sometimes things need improving just a little to make them more appealing. Learn a word to say just that…

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