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Apr 28, 2020 • 4min
Cabin fever
Exploring the concept of 'cabin fever' and its impact on individuals; Tips and tricks on how to deal with the stress and isolation of staying indoors for extended periods of time.

Apr 21, 2020 • 3min
Bang on about something
Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?

Apr 14, 2020 • 3min
Fire
Learn about the new meaning of the word 'fire' and how it is used to describe something amazing or extremely good.

Apr 7, 2020 • 3min
Running on fumes
Exploring the expression 'running on fumes' to describe exhaustion and lack of energy, including humorous personal anecdotes.

Mar 31, 2020 • 2min
Sheeple
Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!

Mar 17, 2020 • 3min
Hater
Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.

Mar 10, 2020 • 3min
Talk shop
If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!

Mar 3, 2020 • 3min
Snackable
Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!

Feb 25, 2020 • 3min
A memory like a sieve
A discussion on the phrase 'to have a memory like a sieve' and examples of forgetfulness in daily life, including forgetting lunches, leaving appliances on, and misplacing keys. The chapter concludes with a funny conversation about forgetting the location of a store-bought cake.

Feb 18, 2020 • 3min
Nomophobia
Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.


