2025-02-03 Make a rod for your own back – The English We Speak
Introduction If you make a rod for your own back, it means you are doing something that will cause you…
2025-01-27 Ship – The English We Speak
Introduction A word that means you want two people to be in a relationship. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and…
2025-01-20 Twig – The English We Speak
Introduction A word for when you suddenly realise or understand something. Learn it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The…
2025-01-13 Mooch – The English We Speak
Introduction “Let’s have a mooch!” – learn an informal British English word. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English We…
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…
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,…