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1. The English We Speak: Make a rod for your own back

   3 februari 2025 · 2 min

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   An expression that means you are doing something that will cause you future problems. Lees meer

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2. My Song, My Home: Josh in London

   28 januari 2025 · 11 min

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   Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn. Lees meer

   Learn vocabulary from song lyrics and hear natural English speakers.

   In this episode, we meet musician Josh who sings for us at the BBC.

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3. The English We Speak: Ship

   27 januari 2025 · 3 min

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   A word that means you want two people to be in a relationship. Lees meer

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4. My Song, My Home: Bailey in St Ives

   21 januari 2025 · 12 min

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   Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn. Lees meer

   Learn vocabulary from song lyrics and hear natural English speakers.

   In this episode, we meet musician Bailey who sings for us by the sea.

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5. The English We Speak: Twig

   20 januari 2025 · 3 min

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   A word for when you suddenly realise or understand something. Learn it here Lees meer

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6. The English We Speak: Mooch

   14 januari 2025 · 3 min

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   An informal British English word that means to wander or stroll around casually. Lees meer

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7. The English We Speak: By the book

   7 januari 2025 · 2 min

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   This expression is all about following the rules. Lees meer

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8. The English We Speak: Turn over a new leaf

   31 december 2024 · 4 min

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   Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts. Lees meer

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9. The English We Speak: You can't go wrong with

   24 december 2024 · 2 min

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   If you 'can't go wrong' with a suggestion, you can't fail if you use it. Lees meer

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10. The English We Speak: The flip side

    17 december 2024 · 3 min

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    An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it here Lees meer

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11. The English We Speak: In my travel era

    10 december 2024 · 3 min

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    An expression that means you're focused on one thing at a particular period of life Lees meer

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12. The English We Speak: Give it some welly!

    3 december 2024 · 3 min

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    Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity. Lees meer

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13. The English We Speak: Shoehorn something in

    26 november 2024 · 3 min

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    Learn an expression that means force something in somewhere that it doesn't quite fit. Lees meer

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14. The English We Speak: On the fly

    19 november 2024 · 2 min

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    Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising. Lees meer

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15. The English We Speak: That's on you

    12 november 2024 · 3 min

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    When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault. Lees meer

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16. The English We Speak: Warts and all

    5 november 2024 · 3 min

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    An expression that means including all your imperfections. Lees meer

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17. The English We Speak: Off the scale

    29 oktober 2024 · 3 min

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    An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected. Lees meer

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18. The English We Speak: Throw one's toys out the pram

    22 oktober 2024 · 3 min

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    Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want. Lees meer

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19. The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl

    15 oktober 2024 · 3 min

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    Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something. Lees meer

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20. The English We Speak: An uphill task

    8 oktober 2024 · 3 min

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    This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination. [Image: Getty]
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21. The English We Speak: Bide someone's time

    30 september 2024 · 3 min

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    Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity. Lees meer

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22. The English We Speak: From the get-go

    24 september 2024 · 3 min

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    Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [Image: Getty]
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23. The English We Speak: Stomping ground

    17 september 2024 · 3 min

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    Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often. Lees meer

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24. The English We Speak: Tug at the heartstrings

    10 september 2024 · 3 min

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    Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions. [Image: Getty]
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25. The English We Speak: Clutch at straws

    3 september 2024 · 3 min

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    Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240902 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app. Lees meer

26. The English We Speak: Crank up

    27 augustus 2024 · 3 min

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    Here's an expression about increasing intensity. Lees meer

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27. The English We Speak: Find your groove

    20 augustus 2024 · 3 min

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    Learn an expression that means getting used to something. Lees meer

    An expression that means something is very high quality.

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28. The English We Speak: Top-notch

    13 augustus 2024 · 4 min

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    An expression that means something is very high quality. Lees meer

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29. The English We Speak: Off the cuff

    6 augustus 2024 · 3 min

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    An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here. Lees meer

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30. The English We Speak: Take the wheel

    30 juli 2024 · 3 min

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    This expression is all about being in control. Lees meer

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31. The English We Speak: The works

    23 juli 2024 · 3 min

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    Learn a phrase that means 'everything'! Lees meer

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32. The English We Speak: Dip your toe into

    16 juli 2024 · 4 min

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    Here's an expression about trying something new.
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33. The English We Speak: Ham-fisted

    9 juli 2024 · 4 min

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34. The English We Speak: Second nature

    2 juli 2024 · 3 min

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    Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it, because it's so familiar to you. [Image: Getty] Lees meer

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35. The English we speak: Take the plunge

    25 juni 2024 · 3 min

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    For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty) Lees meer

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36. The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs

    18 juni 2024 · 3 min

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    Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and you don’t know a good way to say it? Lees meer

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37. The English We Speak: Heavy lifting

    11 juni 2024 · 3 min

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    Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here. Lees meer

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38. The English We Speak: Stir the pot

    4 juni 2024 · 2 min

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    Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them! Lees meer

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39. The English We Speak: Wishy-washy

    28 mei 2024 · 2 min

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    Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague. Lees meer

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40. The English We Speak: Shook

    21 mei 2024 · 2 min

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    A word to express surprise or shock. Lees meer

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41. The English We Speak: Let loose

    14 mei 2024 · 2 min

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    An expression that means relax and celebrate. Lees meer

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42. IMPORTANT: This podcast is changing its name

    13 mei 2024 · 1 min

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    This podcast is changing its name! Don’t worry, you will still be able to learn new expressions with The English We Speak. And we’ll also have some new programmes with authentic English conversation to help you learn. Lees meer

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43. Zing

    7 mei 2024 · 2 min

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    Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.

44. Do the trick

    30 april 2024 · 2 min

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    Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem. Lees meer

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45. Beige flag

    23 april 2024 · 2 min

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    An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone. Lees meer

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46. Lay it on thick

    16 april 2024 · 2 min

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    An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much. Lees meer

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47. Telling porkies

    9 april 2024 · 2 min

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    Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth. Lees meer

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48. In on it

    2 april 2024 · 2 min

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    We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.

49. Walk someone through

    26 maart 2024 · 2 min

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50. Brick by brick

    19 maart 2024 · 2 min

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