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

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

    Beige flag

    Beige flag

    An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone.
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    TRANSCRIPT
    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-240422.
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    Lay it on thick

    Lay it on thick

    An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
    (Image: Getty)
    TRANSCRIPT
    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-240416.
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    Telling porkies

    Telling porkies

    Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
    (Image: Getty)
    TRANSCRIPT
    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-240409.
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    In on it

    In on it

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

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    Walk someone through

    Walk someone through

    TRANSCRIPT
    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-240325
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    Brick by brick

    Brick by brick

    TRANSCRIPT
    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-240318.
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