Obvs

Some things are obvious but maybe this word isn’t. Listen to the programme.

• 1 min

It’s the … for me

Learn an expression to talk about why you love or hate something.

• 2 mins

Cringe

A word for when you want to say that something is really embarrassing.

• 2 mins

Bigwig

Here’s an expression to describe an important and powerful person.

• 2 mins

Lo and behold

Learn an expression to introduce a surprising part of a story.

• 2 mins

Zhuzh

Do you want to make something more interesting by changing it slightly?

• 2 mins

Extra

Learn an expression to describe how exaggerated some people are.

• 2 mins

Hits different

Here’s the expression you can use to talk about something special.

• 2 mins

Now you're talking

Learn how to show that you like someone’s idea.

• 2 mins

Live rent-free in one's head

What or who do you think about all the time?

• 2 mins

A legend in one's lifetime

Do you know a famous living person? Here’s a phrase to describe them.

• 2 mins

Moreish

An expression you can use to talk food you can't resist.

• 2 mins

No cap

Do you know someone who always tells the truth?

• 2 mins

Not a patch on something

Learn an expression for when something is far worse than something else.

• 2 mins

Quote ... unquote

An expression for when we want to repeat exactly what someone has said.

• 2 mins

Talk through your hat

Learn a phrase about talking nonsense.

• 1 min

Clap back

When someone criticises something you’ve done, what do you do?

• 1 min

Another string to your bow

Learn a phrase about having an additional skill.

• 2 mins

I'll give you that

Learn what to say when you agree with someone about some or all of what they said.

• 2 mins

Not like the sound of something

Don't like what you hear? Say it with this expression!

• 1 min

Not looking too clever

If someone’s 'not looking too clever', are we doubting their intelligence?

• 2 mins

You shouldn't have

Learn a phrase to show surprise when receiving a gift

• 2 mins

Scrub up well

Learn a phrase about making a special effort to dress smartly.

• 1 min

Say no more

Learn a phrase about understanding someone.

• 1 min

Eke out

We have the perfect phrase to describe making the most of what you’ve got left.

• 1 min

As sick as a parrot

Learn a phrase about disappointment.

• 1 min

There's nothing to it

Sometimes we do things that are simple. Learn an 'easy' phrase to describe this.

• 2 mins

Cool cat

Do you know someone who is really hip and trendy?

• 2 mins

You couldn't make it up

Learn an expression for unbelievable events.

• 2 mins

Cramp my style

Who’s cramping your style?

• 2 mins