Be in with a shout

On point

An expression with 'kiss' that's not about kissing!

Kiss something goodbye

Productivity theatre

Pet hate

On the table

Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.

Jump through hoops

When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.

It happens to the best of us

A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.

Famous last words

Hard pass

Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service

'Level up' your English and learn a new word!

Level up

Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.

Get with the programme

Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.

Shout-out

Fitspiration

Hats off

Make sure you're heard with this expression.

Under your breath

Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.

Be at a loss

Learn an informal expression about becoming suddenly very angry.

Go off on one

Learn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.

Wiggle room

Learn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.

(It's the) story of my life

Very useful

Thank you

The English We Speak

'Workation' is a combination of the words 'work' and 'vacation'.

Workation

'GOAT' is used to talk about things or people that we think are the best.

GOAT

Learn an expression about having influence.

Clout

From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.

On fleek

Rob keeps saying 'excuse me' but what does he really mean?  You and Feifei are about to find out the many uses of this phrase

Excuse me!

Don't know which one to use? You need to up your emoji game

Up your game

A phrase to use when you're being brutally honest

Not gonna lie

How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?

Bog-standard

Feeling unhappy? Here's a phrase to describe your mood but don't take it too literally!

Down in the dumps

We love slang, idioms, phrases and all that jazz! Learn a new phrase with us

All that jazz

Have you got a story to tell? Here's a phrase about just telling the important bits

To cut a long story short

Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?

JOMO

A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.

Blended working

Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.

Climate emergency

An old hand

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