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Mar 12, 2019 • 3min

Take the rough with the smooth

Learn an expression about experiencing bad things to enable you to enjoy good things.
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Mar 5, 2019 • 2min

Hard-nosed

What is a hard-nosed person like? Find out in this episode of The English We Speak.
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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.
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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?
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Feb 12, 2019 • 3min

Giant killer

Here's a phrase to describe the success of a small team.
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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.
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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.
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Jan 22, 2019 • 3min

Small talk

Here's a phrase that describes making informal conversation about not much.
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Jan 15, 2019 • 3min

A bright spark

Here's a clever expression that can describe someone doing something stupid.
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Jan 8, 2019 • 3min

To be all downhill

The hosts explore the meaning of 'all downhill', discussing its positive and negative connotations. They also mention a podcast sponsor, the Lufthansa Group, who offers workation trips to Rome.

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