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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier.
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    Zing

    Zing

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

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    Do the trick

    Do the trick

    Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.
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    TRANSCRIPT
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    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
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    Lay it on thick

    Lay it on thick

    An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
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    TRANSCRIPT
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    Telling porkies

    Telling porkies

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