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The English We Speak: Duck out
The English We Speak: Duck out

This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here.

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

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The English We Speak: Off base
The English We Speak: Off base

This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it here with Beth and Feifei.

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

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The English We Speak: Take someone under your wing
The English We Speak: Take someone under your wing

When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.

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10 months ago

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The English We Speak: No two ways about it
The English We Speak: No two ways about it

If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.

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10 months, 1 week ago

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The English We Speak: -coded
The English We Speak: -coded

Eating beans and chips for dinner is very student-coded. Learn a different meaning of the word 'coded'.

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10 months, 1 week ago

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The English We Speak: Make a pig's ear of something
The English We Speak: Make a pig's ear of something

This expression is about doing something badly. Learn how to use it here.

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

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The English We Speak: -core
The English We Speak: -core

This expression describes the vibe of something.

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11 months ago

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The English We Speak: Cook
The English We Speak: Cook

This expression is a way to say don't interrupt someone because they're doing well. Learn it here.

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11 months, 1 week ago

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The English We Speak: Neck of the woods
The English We Speak: Neck of the woods

This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use it with Feifei and Phil.

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

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The English We Speak: Teething problems
The English We Speak: Teething problems

Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

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