An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe.TRANSCRIPT
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The English We Speak: Dial down
Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something. TRANSCRIPT
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The English We Speak: The name of the game
Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode
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The English We Speak: Do it for the plot
An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250407FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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The English We Speak: Let something slide
You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250331 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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