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Nov 17, 2015 • 2min
Sweet tooth
Do you have a sweet tooth? Is it something that you are born with or do you develop it?

Nov 10, 2015 • 2min
Bumper-to-bumper
When a car bumper is almost touch another car bumper, you know the situation on the road is bad

Nov 3, 2015 • 2min
Eye candy
The hosts discuss the concept of 'eye candy' - superficial attractiveness without depth. They joke about describing someone as good-looking but not interesting, and how this term applies to relationships and material possessions. The episode ends on a playful note about potential romance.

Oct 27, 2015 • 2min
Thingy
Oh no, you've forgotten the word for something! Don't worry, this expression might help

Oct 20, 2015 • 3min
Across the pond
Are London and New York separated by a pond? Learn this expression people say on both sides of the Atlantic

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.


