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Apr 5, 2022 • 2min
A curate's egg
Learn an odd expression which means something is a little good but mainly bad
Mar 29, 2022 • 2min
That'll be the day
Learn a phrase about things that are unlikely to happen.
Mar 22, 2022 • 2min
Gathering dust
What’s gathering dust in your house?
Mar 15, 2022 • 2min
Easier said than done
Talking about doing things can be easy, but doing them can be a bit more complicated.
Mar 8, 2022 • 2min
The plot thickens
A phrase for when a situation becomes more mysterious.
Mar 1, 2022 • 2min
All at sea
Discover more about this nautical phrase in The English We Speak.
Feb 22, 2022 • 2min
Don't mind me
If you want tell someone to ignore what you’re doing, what can you say?
Feb 15, 2022 • 2min
Cramp my style
Who’s cramping your style?
Feb 8, 2022 • 2min
You couldn't make it up
Learn an expression for unbelievable events.
Feb 1, 2022 • 3min
Cool cat
Do you know someone who is really hip and trendy?
