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Oct 13, 2015 • 2min
People person
Are you good at working with other people? This expression might describe you

Oct 6, 2015 • 3min
It's a steal!
Have you paid very little money for something normally expensive? Learn an expression for when you find a bargain

Sep 29, 2015 • 3min
Bull and bear market
Learn about bull and bear markets in the stock exchange, including the excitement of rising share prices and the caution around market volatility. Understand how bull markets signify optimism with rising share prices and bear markets indicate pessimism with falling share prices. Get creative analogies featuring the behaviors of bulls and bears, along with humorous insights into investing from an amateur enthusiast.

Sep 22, 2015 • 3min
Social media words
Exploring new social media vocabulary including 'trolls' and 'haters'. Insights on dealing with negative feedback online.

Sep 15, 2015 • 3min
Don't give up the day job
Fay and Rob joke about Rob's part-time singing job and the phrase 'don't give up the day job'. They share funny examples and banter about singing and entertaining.

Sep 8, 2015 • 3min
A barrel of laughs
Discover the humorous side of the phrase 'a barrel of laughs' as two individuals engage in playful banter to showcase fun and entertaining people or situations

Sep 1, 2015 • 2min
To know something like the back of your hand
Two hosts share their insights on Chengdu and Hong Kong, with one host showing deep familiarity with Chengdu. They discuss knowing a place well without maps.

Aug 18, 2015 • 3min
Give me credit
Rob and Lee hilariously discuss a misunderstanding of the phrase 'give me credit', with Lee thinking it's about financial credit. The banter showcases their different interpretations, ending with Rob playfully asking for praise and Lee cheekily responding.

Aug 11, 2015 • 3min
To keep the wolf from the door
Who's that knocking at the door? Someone's here to tell you you're in financial trouble

Jul 14, 2015 • 3min
Red tape
Fed up with rules and regulations? You must learn this expression