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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

- 30 АПР. 2024 Г.
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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- 2 мин.
- 23 АПР. 2024 Г.
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:
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- 2 мин.
- 16 АПР. 2024 Г.
Lay it on thick

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:
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- 2 мин.
- 9 АПР. 2024 Г.
Telling porkies

Telling porkies

Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.
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TRANSCRIPT
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- 2 мин.
- 2 АПР. 2024 Г.
In on it

In on it

We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.
- 2 мин.
- 26 МАР. 2024 Г.
Walk someone through

Walk someone through

TRANSCRIPT
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- 2 мин.