
Lay it on thick
An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co....
16 Apr 20242min

Telling porkies
Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co....
9 Apr 20242min

In on it
We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.
2 Apr 20242min

Walk someone through
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26 Mar 20242min

Brick by brick
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19 Mar 20242min

Read the room
Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!
13 Mar 20242min

Cook up an idea
Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full tra...
12 Mar 20242min

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.bb...
27 Feb 20242min





















