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If you express two ideas using 'in the same breath', you contrast them both and add weight to one. It's used to introduce a contradiction. Though the ideas are different, both could be true, but the latter idea, which comes after 'in the same breath', usually carries more weight. ... Show More

Sometimes people leave you to do something on your own because they trust you. Sometimes people just don't want to help you. In both of these situations we can say that you are left to your own devices. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.Get a free transcript f ... Show More

Try your patience means 'test your patience'. Find out how to use it here with Phil and Feifei.Get a free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-261012Have you signed up to our email newsletter yet? If ... Show More

<p>Welcome to episode #55 of The<em>Real Life English with Gabby</em>- <b>16 Words for Surprise, Shock and Awe.</b> In this episode, you’ll learn 16 useful expressions to talk about surprise, shock, and amazement in everyday English. You&apos;ll learn idioms, slang, and phrasal v ... Show More

<p>Surprise shaaawwwtaaaaay</p> 

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In today’s lesson you will listen to one English dialogue and learn 2 new English expressions. words. The two expressions are &quot;To be taken by surprise&quot; and &quot;To make up one&apos;s mind(about)&quot;. These English expressions will enhance your ability to properly use ... Show More

Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe. 

Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe. 

Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe.