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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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    • 4.2 • 554 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

    (It's the) story of my life

    (It's the) story of my life

    Learn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.

    • 2 min
    No ifs or buts

    No ifs or buts

    Stop making excuses and learn this expression!

    • 2 min
    Caught red-handed

    Caught red-handed

    Learn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.

    • 1 min
    Rabbit on

    Rabbit on

    Learn a phrase about talking too much.

    • 1 min
    Thanks a bunch

    Thanks a bunch

    When does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.

    • 2 min
    Slow walk

    Slow walk

    How do you describe something making slow progress?

    • 1 min

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