The English We Speak: Moment of truth
Use this expression to add drama and suspense to what you're saying. Learn how in this programme. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learni...
The English We Speak: On their toes
This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything. Learn how to use it here. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc....
The English We Speak: Duck out
This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/feat...
The English We Speak: Off base
This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it here with Beth and Feifei. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ h...
The English We Speak: Take someone under your wing
When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. FIND A TR...
The English We Speak: No two ways about it
If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. FIND A TRANSCRIPT:...
The English We Speak: -coded
Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the word 'coded'. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/...
The English We Speak: Make a pig's ear of something
This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here. TRY THE READING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/th...
The English We Speak: -core
This expression describes the vibe of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/...
The English We Speak: Cook
This expression is a way to say don't interrupt someone because they're doing well. Learn it here. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episod...