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

The English We Speak: On the fly

Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising.TRANSCRIPT Find...

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The English We Speak: That's on you

When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault.TRANSCRIPT Find a...

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The English We Speak: Warts and all

An expression that means including all your imperfections.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this...

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The English We Speak: Off the scale

An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this...

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The English We Speak: Throw one's toys out the pram

Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want.TRANSCRIPT Find...

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The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl

Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript...

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The English We Speak: An uphill task

This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript...

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The English We Speak: Bide someone's time

Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.[Image: Getty]Find a full transcript...

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The English We Speak: From the get-go

Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this...

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The English We Speak: Stomping ground

Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.Find a full transcript...

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The English We Speak: Tug at the heartstrings

Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions. [Image: Getty] Find a full...

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The English We Speak: Clutch at straws

Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript...

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The English We Speak: Crank up

Here's an expression about increasing intensity.[Image: Getty]Find a full transcript for this episode...

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The English We Speak: Find your groove

Learn an expression that means getting used to something.An expression that means something is very...

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The English We Speak: Top-notch

An expression that means something is very high quality.[Image: Getty]For more great language tips and...

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The English We Speak: Off the cuff

An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.[Image: Getty]For...

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The English We Speak: Take the wheel

This expression is all about being in control.[Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes...

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The English We Speak: The works

Learn a phrase that means 'everything'![Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit...

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The English We Speak: Dip your toe into

Here's an expression about trying something new. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes...

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The English we speak: Ham-fisted

Here's an expression about clumsiness. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit...

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The English we speak: Second nature

Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it, because it's...

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The English we speak: Take the plunge

For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty)Find a full transcript...

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The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs

Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and you don’t know a good way to say it?(Image:...

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The English We Speak: Heavy lifting

Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT Find a full...

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