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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier. Find more at bbclearningenglish.comFollow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Touch grass
Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
02:30
12/12/2023
I'm out
Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.
02:10
05/12/2023
Plan b
If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.
02:15
28/11/2023
Sound out
Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.
02:29
21/11/2023
Fly by night
When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.
02:11
14/11/2023
One-up
Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?
02:03
14/11/2023
Tread on someone's toes
It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.
02:34
31/10/2023
Mental gymnastics
How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?
02:30
24/10/2023
Call dibs
If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?
02:14
17/10/2023
Run for the hills
What makes you want to run for the hills?
02:03
10/10/2023
Each to their own
How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?
01:40
26/09/2023
Fill your boots
If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?
01:57
19/09/2023
Join the club
How to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.
02:01
12/09/2023
Go with the flow
Learn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do
02:16
05/09/2023
Cakeism
Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.
02:07
29/08/2023
Drip feed
Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.
02:02
22/08/2023
Scatterbrain
Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.
01:56
15/08/2023
Be in with a shout
Learn a phrase for winning!
02:24
08/08/2023
On point
A phrase all about being perfect!
01:49
08/08/2023
Kiss something goodbye
An expression with 'kiss' that's not about kissing!
01:56
25/07/2023
Productivity theatre
Learn a phrase about pretending to work.
02:26
18/07/2023
Pet hate
Learn how to describe your annoyance
02:37
11/07/2023
On the table
Learn a phrase often used in business.
02:03
04/07/2023
Jump through hoops
Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.
02:35
27/06/2023
It happens to the best of us
When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.
02:01
20/06/2023
Famous last words
A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.
02:38
13/06/2023
Hard pass
Learn a phrase about saying 'no' firmly.
01:58
06/06/2023
Level up
'Level up' your English and learn a new word!
02:13
30/05/2023
Get with the programme
Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.
02:05
23/05/2023
Shout-out
Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.
02:03
16/05/2023
Fitspiration
Get fit with this new word!
02:23
09/05/2023
Hats off
Learn a phrase about impressing people.
02:10
02/05/2023
Under your breath
Make sure you're heard with this expression.
02:44
25/04/2023
Be at a loss
Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.
02:08
18/04/2023
Go off on one
Learn an informal expression about becoming suddenly very angry.
01:52
11/04/2023
Wiggle room
Learn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.
01:54
04/04/2023
(It's the) story of my life
Learn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.
02:10
28/03/2023
No ifs or buts
Stop making excuses and learn this expression!
02:06
21/03/2023
Caught red-handed
Learn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.
01:59
14/03/2023
Rabbit on
Learn a phrase about talking too much.
01:55
07/03/2023
Thanks a bunch
When does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.
02:12
28/02/2023
Slow walk
How do you describe something making slow progress?
01:55
21/02/2023
Take something to heart
Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.
02:07
14/02/2023
Know the score
Learn a phrase about understanding the situation.
02:16
07/02/2023
Jog your memory
Learn a phrase about remembering.
02:08
31/01/2023
A flying start
Learn an expression we use to say a new task is going very well.
02:13
24/01/2023
Steal someone's thunder
If you get more attention than someone else, what are you doing? Here's a useful phrase!
02:07
17/01/2023
Call it a day
A phrase about doing enough
02:10
09/01/2023
Off the top of my head
When you don’t have the facts and figures at hand, you have to make a quick guess.
02:09
03/01/2023
Change for the better
Do you want to make a positive change for 2023? We have an expression for you to learn.
02:17
23/12/2022
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