The 3 Best The English We Speak Podcast Episodes
1) Botch job
What do you call a job badly done?
2) Quote ... unquote
An expression for when we want to repeat exactly what someone has said.
3) Not like the sound of something
Don't like what you hear? Say it with this expression!
4) The English We Speak: Muddle along
An expression meaning you're managing OK even if you don't have a plan. Learn it here.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-...Show More
5) The English We Speak: Tough it out
When you face a difficult time, you can tough it out.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250826Sub...Show More
6) The English We Speak: A you problem
Don't know this expression? That sounds like a you problem. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningen...Show More
7) The English We Speak: Can't put my finger on it
I know I recognise you, but I can't quite put my finger on where we met. Learn how to use this phrase with Georgie and Feifei.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co...Show More
8) The English We Speak: All hands on deck
This phrase comes from a boating context. Learn how to use it here.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_202...Show More
9) The English We Speak: The CEO of...
This expression is a funny or silly way of saying someone is the best at something. Learn it here.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/fe...Show More
10) The English We Speak: Up to my eyes in
An expression meaning you’re very busy with something stressful or time-consuming.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-engli...Show More