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Mar 3, 2014 • 3min
Pull the plug
Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen to the programme to find out.
Feb 24, 2014 • 3min
In the doghouse
Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase.
Feb 17, 2014 • 3min
Chew the fat
Colleagues enjoy breakfast while discussing the phrase 'chew the fat' to learn its meaning and cultural significance, emphasizing good food and conversation.
Feb 10, 2014 • 3min
Treading on eggshells
What are you treading on if you're trying not to offend someone? We can explain.
Feb 3, 2014 • 3min
Take a rain check
What does 'taking a rain check' mean? Do we need an umbrella?
Jan 27, 2014 • 3min
Use your loaf
What's the connection between bread and common sense? You might need this expression.
Jan 20, 2014 • 3min
Stumped
Playing cricket is not the only place where you could get stumped. Find out what it means when it happens to you.
Jan 13, 2014 • 3min
Skeleton in the closet
Finn and Li go to his late uncle's house. What is Li afraid of? We hope this expression won't frighten you.
Jan 6, 2014 • 3min
To have words
Why is Finn cross with Li? Here's a good expression for when you're out of patience.
Dec 30, 2013 • 3min
Crystal clear
If something is crystal clear, how clear is it? Rob and Feifei find out when they build a wardrobe.
