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To cough up

When is a cough not a cough? We teach you a money-related phrase.

• 3 mins

Carbon footprint

Love to travel but worried about the environment? Here's a phrase for you to use.

• 2 mins

Freecycle

When you don't want to sell, freecycle! Learn what it means.

• 2 mins

Buyer's remorse

Have you ever regretted an expensive purchase? This is the phrase for you!

• 2 mins

Buzzkill

A phrase for when something spoils your fun.

• 3 mins

Tiger mother

Trying to help your kids succeed in life? These mothers have a strong idea of what to do!

• 2 mins

Slow TV

Learn about the TV trend that urges you to relax, slow down and chill out.

• 3 mins

Ghosting

Is someone ignoring all of your calls and messages? Maybe you are being ghosted!

• 2 mins

Goldilocks

A fairy tale with a new meaning

• 3 mins

Social media influencer

You know all about social media, but ... what is a social media influencer? Learn here.

• 2 mins

Punch above your weight

It sounds violent, but this phrase might surprise you!

• 2 mins

Big data

‘Big data’ is a hot term these days, but do you know what it means? Learn here.

• 3 mins

Dad dancing

Swing those arms, shake those hips! Is this the latest dance trend?

• 2 mins

Mind your Ps and Qs

Learn an English expression about being polite.

• 2 mins

Take one for the team

Are you the kind of person who makes sacrifices for others?

• 2 mins

The more the merrier

It’s Christmas and time to party. Learn a phrase that means more people equals more fun!

• 3 mins

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.

• 2 mins

Talk the talk

Neil can talk the talk, but does he know what he's talking about?

• 2 mins

Serial returner

Learn a phrase about exchanging clothes.

• 2 mins

Microworker

What's a 'microworker'? May be you are one!

• 2 mins

Rat race

The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.

• 2 mins

Kick into the long grass

If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.

• 2 mins

Peacocking

Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.

• 2 mins

Nomophobia

Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.

• 2 mins

A memory like a sieve

Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!

• 3 mins

Snackable

Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!

• 2 mins

Talk shop

If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!

• 2 mins

Hater

Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.

• 2 mins

Sheeple

Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!

• 2 mins

Running on fumes

What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!

• 2 mins