The English We Speak

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

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pc9zn

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Cook up an idea


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Rinse repeat


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A million to one


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Make your hair stand on end


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On the go


A phrase to describe how busy you are


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 January 30, 2024  2m
 
 

A blow


What a blow! It's so disappointing. Learn how to use this with us


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Rears its head


Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase


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Elbow grease


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