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Eat your heart out
Learn a humorous phrase about being the best!
Hot under the collar
Cool off and learn this phrase with us.
Fib
We won’t teach you to lie, but you will learn how to use the word ‘fib’.
Brain fade
We teach you a phrase that's worth remembering!
To cough up
When is a cough not a cough? We teach you a money-related phrase.
Carbon footprint
Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.
Freecycle
When you don't want to sell, freecycle! Learn what it means.
Buyer's remorse
Have you ever regretted an expensive purchase? This is the phrase for you!
Buzzkill
A phrase for when something spoils your fun.
Tiger mother
Trying to help your kids succeed in life? These mothers have a strong idea of what to do!
Slow TV
Learn about the TV trend that urges you to relax, slow down and chill out.
Ghosting
Is someone ignoring all of your calls and messages? Maybe you are being ghosted!
Goldilocks
A fairy tale with a new meaning
Social media influencer
You know all about social media, but ... what is a social media influencer? Learn here.
Punch above your weight
It sounds violent, but this phrase might surprise you!
Big data
‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Learn here.
Dad dancing
Swing those arms, shake those hips! Is this the latest dance trend?
Mind your Ps and Qs
Learn an English expression about being polite.
Take one for the team
Are you the kind of person who makes sacrifices for others?
The more the merrier
It’s Christmas and time to party. Learn a phrase that means more people equals more fun!
Out with the old, in with the new
As 2020 approaches, learn a phrase to describe what you can do at this time of year.
Talk the talk
Neil can talk the talk, but does he know what he's talking about?
Serial returner
Learn a phrase about exchanging clothes.
Microworker
What's a 'microworker'? May be you are one!
Rat race
The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.
Kick into the long grass
If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.
Peacocking
Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.
Nomophobia
Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.
A memory like a sieve
Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!
Snackable
Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!