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Aug 20, 2012 • 4min
Plain sailing
Li joins Rob on a sailing boat. Listen to their excursion and learn some sailing idioms..
Aug 13, 2012 • 3min
Down with the kids
Rob's humorous attempts to stay young and trendy by dressing like a teenager, showcasing the comical age disparity in his efforts
Aug 6, 2012 • 4min
Quids in
Have you ever made a lot of money? Rob's got the right expression for Helen.
Jul 30, 2012 • 3min
Sheepish
Helen is a bit puzzled by Neil's statement that she is looking rather sheepish. Find out what he means in The English We Speak.
Jul 23, 2012 • 3min
Keep me posted
Neil gets in trouble with the police just to teach you a new expression! Find out more in The English We Speak.
Jul 16, 2012 • 3min
To go bananas
Li thinks Neil is a bit out of control and says he's gone bananas. Has this got anything to do with fruit?
Jul 9, 2012 • 3min
Not give someone the time of day
What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is confused and thinks it's really disgusting. Listen to more of their conversation about this expression!
Jul 2, 2012 • 3min
Put your money where your mouth is: 02 JUL12
What does Rosie mean when she tells Li to put her money where her mouth is? Li is confused and thinks it's really disgusting. Listen to more of their conversation about this expression!
Jun 25, 2012 • 3min
To fly by the seat of your pants
Can Chris fly by the seat of his pants? Li and Chris discuss the use of this phrase.
Jun 18, 2012 • 3min
To bend over backwards
What are the different meanings of the phrase 'to bend over backwards'?
