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Apr 5, 2016 • 3min

A recipe for disaster

When things go wrong and the outcome isn't good, what kind of recipe are you following? Learn a phrase that has nothing to do with cooking
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Mar 29, 2016 • 2min

Crash course

When you need to learn something very quickly, it’s worth considering a super fast learning programme, but it’s not for everyone
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Mar 22, 2016 • 2min

You've sold it to me

When you are in total agreement with ideas or suggestions from others, try a new phrase to express yourself
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Mar 15, 2016 • 3min

Full of the joys of spring

Feifei and Rob discuss the idiom 'full of the joys of spring' to describe a cheerful mood. Their colleague's holiday plans are in jeopardy due to an airport strike, adding a twist to the conversation.
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Mar 1, 2016 • 2min

Six of one, half a dozen of the other

Is this expression related to numbers? If half a dozen is six, what does this expression mean? Listen to the programme
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Feb 23, 2016 • 2min

Test the water

How can you make sure a new project is going to be a successful? Here's a piece of good advice
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Feb 16, 2016 • 3min

To lie through your teeth

Not telling the truth is not a good thing to do. Learn a phrase to describe your actions
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Feb 9, 2016 • 3min

To make a monkey out of me

Rob is asked to dress up like a monkey, but it turns out to be a prank. Lee explains the meaning behind 'making a monkey out of someone' and gives examples of similar situations.
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Jan 26, 2016 • 3min

There's method to my madness

Although other people may think you are behaving rather strangely, you know what you are doing. There's a reason and a phrase to describe your behaviour
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Jan 19, 2016 • 2min

In good nick

Learn about the British English phrase 'good Nick' meaning to be in good condition, with examples and a light-hearted chat about staying fit at the end.

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