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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?
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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
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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.
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Oct 27, 2015 • 2min

Thingy

Oh no, you've forgotten the word for something! Don't worry, this expression might help
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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
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Oct 13, 2015 • 2min

People person

Are you good at working with other people? This expression might describe you
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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
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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.
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Sep 22, 2015 • 3min

Social media words

Exploring new social media vocabulary including 'trolls' and 'haters'. Insights on dealing with negative feedback online.
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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.

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