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The English We Speak BBC Learning English
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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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Do the trick
Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.
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TRANSCRIPT
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Beige flag
An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone.
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TRANSCRIPT
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Lay it on thick
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
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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-240416.
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Telling porkies
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
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TRANSCRIPT
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Walk someone through
TRANSCRIPT
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Customer Reviews
Muy útil, divertido y entretenido, y eso que Hablo inglés
Muy útil, divertido y entretenido. Hablo inglés y disfruto escuchando a los divertidos radio locutores enseñándome verbos frasales y expresiones coloquiales. I’m looking forward to listening more episodes
Snackable
Very snackable for new English speakers that don’t have much free time
Useful and easy to learn expressions
Really good and easy to understand.