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Episodes
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Sep 28, 2021 • 2min
Live rent-free in one's head
What or who do you think about all the time?
Sep 21, 2021 • 2min
Now you're talking
Learn how to show that you like someone’s idea.
Sep 14, 2021 • 2min
Hits different
Here’s the expression you can use to talk about something special.
Sep 7, 2021 • 2min
Extra
Learn an expression to describe how exaggerated some people are.
Aug 31, 2021 • 2min
Zhuzh
Do you want to make something more interesting by changing it slightly?
Aug 24, 2021 • 2min
Lo and behold
Learn how to introduce surprising events using the expression 'lo and behold' with hilarious stories of a lunchtime theft and a mischievous squirrel.
Aug 17, 2021 • 2min
Bigwig
Here’s an expression to describe an important and powerful person.
Aug 10, 2021 • 3min
Cringe
Discussion about a cringe-worthy film and the meaning of 'cringe'
Aug 5, 2021 • 2min
It’s the … for me
Exploring the phrase 'It's the ... for me' to highlight something that stands out, positive or negative, and ending with a funny cheese anecdote.
Jul 27, 2021 • 2min
Obvs
This podcast discusses the informal word 'ofs', which is an abbreviation for 'obviously'. The hosts provide examples of how to use it correctly and talk about its potential rudeness.
