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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

The English We Speak BBC Learning English

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    • 4.5 • 153 Ratings

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

    Read the room

    Read the room

    Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!

    • 2 min
    Cook up an idea

    Cook up an idea

    Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here
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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-240311
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    • 2 min
    Rinse repeat

    Rinse repeat

    Beth and Feifei explain how to use this expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions.
    Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240226
    FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
    Visit our website
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    They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

    • 2 min
    A million to one

    A million to one

    Here's an expression to say something is extremely unlikely

    • 2 min
    Cash in on something

    Cash in on something

    Learn a phrase about making money.

    • 1 min
    Make your hair stand on end

    Make your hair stand on end

    Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.

    • 2 min

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153 Ratings

153 Ratings

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