2024-12-02 Give it some welly! – The English We Speak
Introduction Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity. Learn how to…
2024-11-25 Shoehorn something in – The English We Speak
Introduction Have you ever used a shoehorn to squeeze your foot somewhere it doesn’t quite fit? Learn a related expression…
2024-11-18 On the fly – 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…
2024-11-11 That’s on you – The English We Speak
Introduction When someone tells you ‘that’s on you’, they’re telling you that it’s your fault. We often use this phrase…
2024-11-04 Warts and all – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression that means including all your imperfections. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We…
2024-10-28 Off the scale – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The…
2024-10-21 Throw one’s toys out the pram – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s an expression for when someone reacts dramatically when they don’t get what they want. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome…
2024-10-14 Makes my skin crawl – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s an expression for when you’re incredibly disgusted by something. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak,…
2024-10-07 An uphill task – The English We Speak
Introduction Learning English can feel like an uphill task sometimes. This is a phrase about something that needs energy and…
2024-09-30 Bide someone’s time – The English We Speak
Introduction Sometimes it’s best to bide your time. This is a phrase about waiting patiently for an opportunity. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2024-09-23 From the get-go – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression that means from the beginning. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak,…
2024-09-16 Stomping ground – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello…
2024-09-09 Tug at the heartstrings – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We…
2024-09-02 Clutch at straws – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s an expression you can use when you’re in a desperate situation. Transcript FeifeiHello. Welcome to The English We…
2024-08-26 Crank up – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s an expression about increasing intensity. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases…
2024-08-19 Find your groove – The English We Speak
Introduction Here’s an expression about finding something you love. Transcript Feifei Hello. Welcome to The English We Speak, where we…
2024-08-12 Top-notch – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression that means something is very high quality. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…
2024-08-05 Off the cuff – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here. Transcript Feifei Hi. Welcome to The…
2024-07-29 Take the wheel – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression is all about being in control. Learn about it here Transcript Feifei Hello, and welcome to The…
2024-07-22 The works – The English We Speak
Introduction A phrase that means everything. Learn more here Transcript Feifei Hello. Welcome to The English We Speak, where we…