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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Lay it on thick
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.
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Telling porkies
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
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Walk someone through
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Brick by brick
TRANSCRIPT
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Read the room
Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!
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Fast and funny way to learn english
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