大象传媒

It happens to the best of us

When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.

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Jump through hoops

Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.

• 2 mins

On the table

Learn a phrase often used in business.

• 2 mins

Pet hate

Learn how to describe your annoyance

• 2 mins

Productivity theatre

Learn a phrase about pretending to work.

• 2 mins

Kiss something goodbye

An expression with 'kiss' that's not about kissing!

• 1 min

On point

A phrase all about being perfect!

• 1 min

Be in with a shout

Learn a phrase for winning!

• 2 mins

Scatterbrain

Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.

• 1 min

Drip feed

Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.

• 2 mins

Cakeism

Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.

• 2 mins

Go with the flow

Learn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do

• 2 mins

Join the club

How to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.

• 2 mins

Fill your boots

If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?

• 1 min

Each to their own

How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?

• 1 min

Run for the hills

What makes you want to run for the hills?

• 2 mins

Call dibs

If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?

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Mental gymnastics

How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?

• 2 mins

Tread on someone's toes

It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.

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One-up

Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?

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Fly by night

When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.

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Sound out

Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.

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Plan b

If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.

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I'm out

Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.

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Touch grass

Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.

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I don't buy it

Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'

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Light up like a Christmas tree

Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.

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Bring something to the party

You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.

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Elbow grease

Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.

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Rears its head

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

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