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

    Plan b

    Plan b

    If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.

    • 2 min
    Sound out

    Sound out

    Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.

    • 2 min
    Fly by night

    Fly by night

    When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.

    • 2 min
    One-up

    One-up

    Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?

    • 2 min
    Tread on someone's toes

    Tread on someone's toes

    It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.

    • 2 min
    Mental gymnastics

    Mental gymnastics

    How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?

    • 2 min

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