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Sep 24, 2019 • 3min
Freecycle
Discover the concept of 'free-cycling' as the speakers share their experiences of giving away unwanted items for free to those in need.

Sep 17, 2019 • 3min
Carbon footprint
Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.

Sep 10, 2019 • 3min
To cough up
Discussion about standing on one's head and a successful bet, explaining the phrase 'to cough up' for giving money reluctantly. Exploring situations of paying extra money including delivery fees, library fines, and compensating a colleague. Playful conversation about performing a program while standing on one's head.

Sep 3, 2019 • 3min
Brain fade
Exploring the meaning of 'brain fade' and situations where someone might experience it. Importance of getting enough sleep.

Aug 27, 2019 • 3min
Fib
Learn how to use the word 'fib' and explore the concept of fibbing in everyday situations. Discover the consequences of telling small lies through personal anecdotes.

Aug 20, 2019 • 3min
Hot under the collar
Hosts share frustrations with broken air conditioning, discuss double meaning of 'hot under the collar'

Aug 13, 2019 • 3min
Eat your heart out
'Eat your heart out': Exploring the meaning of this phrase and its humorous applications. Also, an interview with British food star Yotam Odo Lengi and a visit to a unique subterranean bar in London.

Aug 6, 2019 • 3min
Across
When is 'across' not a preposition?

Jul 30, 2019 • 3min
Fat chance
Learn an expression about likelihood.

Jul 23, 2019 • 3min
Milk it
Exploring the concept of 'milking it' and how people take advantage of situations for personal gain, with humorous examples and anecdotes.


