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Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 23, 2013 • 3min
Ginormous
The glass and steel buildings of modern Shanghai are ginormous. What does this mean?
Dec 16, 2013 • 3min
Take the mickey
Exploring toy store options for a nephew's birthday, a twist on the phrase 'taking the Mickey,' and playful interactions over desired toys
Dec 9, 2013 • 4min
Fishing for compliments
What are you hoping to catch when you're fishing for compliments?
Dec 2, 2013 • 3min
Go round in circles
Which way are you going if you're not making any progress? Discover a phrase to use when you keep coming back to the same problem.
Nov 25, 2013 • 3min
Bottomless
Li starts to get worried when her colleagues talk about going for a 'bottomless' meal. What does it mean? Find out more by listening to this programme.
Nov 18, 2013 • 3min
Full of beans
Are you feeling tired today? Or are you full of beans? Learn more about this phrase in this programme.
Nov 11, 2013 • 3min
To go with a bang
You don't need fireworks to say a party is going really well.
Nov 4, 2013 • 3min
Other half
Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?
Oct 28, 2013 • 3min
Bits and bobs
Discussing the meaning of 'bits and bobs' in casual language, while navigating distractions and prepping to record the episode
Oct 21, 2013 • 3min
Nosh
Feifei spots a celebrity in the lift who says he's going to get some nosh. Rob has to explain exactly what he's going to get.
