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…
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…
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…
2025-03-24 Twist someone’s arm – The English We Speak
Introduction An expression meaning to persuade someone. Learn how to use it here. Transcript FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…
2025-03-17 Have someone on – The English We Speak
Introduction This means making someone believe something that isn’t true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this…
2025-03-10 Can-do attitude – The English We Speak
Introduction If you have a can-do attitude, you don’t let anything stop you. Learn how to use this expression here.…
2025-03-03 Go-to – The English We Speak
Introduction Your ‘go-to’ is your preferred option. Learn how to use this expression here. FeifeiHello and welcome to The English…
2025-02-24 Skedaddle – The English We Speak
Introduction Skedaddle is an informal English verb which means to leave somewhere in a hurry. Learn how to use it…
2025-02-10 Fall on stony ground – The English We Speak
Introduction If your suggestion falls on stony ground, it means people hate it or ignore it. Learn this expression here.…