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…
2024-10-14 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…
2024-11-25 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…
2025-01-06 By the book – The English We Speak
Introduction This expression is all about following the rules. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to…
2024-12-30 Turn over a new leaf – The English We Speak
Introduction Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts. It means to start…
2024-12-23 You can’t go wrong with – The English We Speak
Introduction When someone tells you ‘can’t go wrong’ with their suggestion, they’re telling you that you can’t fail if you…
2024-12-16 The flip side – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression to change someone’s perspective. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We Speak, where…
2024-12-09 In my travel era – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression that means you’re focussed on one thing at a particular period of life. Learn it here. Transcript…