The English We Speak: Passing Ships

The English We Speak: Passing Ships

This phrase comes from a longer idiom, ‘like ships that pass at night’. It’s used when two people have busy schedules, and struggle to find time to meet for more than just a brief encounter. Learn how to use it here, with Georgie and Feifei.

Find a free transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260713

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The English We Speak: Onto something

The English We Speak: Onto something

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The English We Speak: Sell yourself short

The English We Speak: Sell yourself short

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The English We Speak: Wrap it up

The English We Speak: Wrap it up

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16 Jun 2min

The English We Speak: Throw ideas at the wall

The English We Speak: Throw ideas at the wall

Sometimes you want to come up with ideas without thinking too much. That's when you throw ideas at the wall to see if anything sticks. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, ...

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The English We Speak: Like a moth to a flame

The English We Speak: Like a moth to a flame

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2 Jun 2min

The English We Speak: Gatekeep

The English We Speak: Gatekeep

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