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One-up

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

Published 11/14/23

Tread on someone's toes

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

Published 10/31/23

Mental gymnastics

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

Published 10/24/23

Call dibs

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

Published 10/17/23

Run for the hills

What makes you want to run for the hills?

Published 10/10/23

Each to their own

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

Published 09/26/23

Fill your boots

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

Published 09/19/23

Join the club

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

Published 09/12/23

Go with the flow

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

Published 09/05/23

Cakeism

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

Published 08/29/23

Drip feed

Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.

Published 08/22/23

Scatterbrain

Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.

Published 08/15/23

Be in with a shout

Learn a phrase for winning!

Published 08/08/23

On point

A phrase all about being perfect!

Published 08/08/23

Kiss something goodbye

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

Published 07/25/23

Productivity theatre

Learn a phrase about pretending to work.

Published 07/18/23

Pet hate

Learn how to describe your annoyance

Published 07/11/23

On the table

Learn a phrase often used in business.

Published 07/04/23

Jump through hoops

Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.

Published 06/27/23

Famous last words

A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.

Published 06/13/23

Hard pass

Learn a phrase about saying 'no' firmly.

Published 06/06/23

Level up

'Level up' your English and learn a new word!

Published 05/30/23

Get with the programme

Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.

Published 05/23/23

Shout-out

Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.

Published 05/16/23

Fitspiration

Get fit with this new word!

Published 05/09/23