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Latest episodes

Mar 19, 2019 • 3min
To pull the wool over someone's eyes
Feifei wears a woolly hat and Neil demonstrates the phrase 'to pull the wool over someone's eyes'. They discuss the meaning and usage of the expression, revealing how it can be used to deceive or trick someone.

Mar 12, 2019 • 3min
Take the rough with the smooth
Learn an expression about experiencing bad things to enable you to enjoy good things.

Mar 5, 2019 • 2min
Hard-nosed
What is a hard-nosed person like? Find out in this episode of The English We Speak.

Feb 26, 2019 • 3min
To have a soft spot
Discover the meaning of 'having a soft spot' and learn about people's strong liking for someone or something in this entertaining podcast.

Feb 19, 2019 • 3min
To make a song and dance (about something)
If things don't go your way, how can singing and dancing help?

Feb 12, 2019 • 3min
Giant killer
Here's a phrase to describe the success of a small team.

Feb 5, 2019 • 3min
A shock to the system
A sudden and unpleasant change can come as a shock. Learn a phrase to describe this.

Jan 29, 2019 • 3min
From pillar to post
The hosts discuss the chaos and disorganization caused by the refurbishment of their studios and offices, sharing personal experiences of being moved around; introducing the phrase 'from pillar to post'; emphasizing the importance of following the temporary plan during the refurbishment process.

Jan 22, 2019 • 3min
Small talk
Here's a phrase that describes making informal conversation about not much.

Jan 15, 2019 • 3min
A bright spark
Here's a clever expression that can describe someone doing something stupid.