No ifs or buts

<p>This expression is a way to say someone's idea, guess or opinion is far from the reality. Learn it here with Beth and Feifei.</p><p>FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251124</p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTE ... Show More

<p>When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.</p><p>FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251117</p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO ... Show More

If there are no ways about something, you want to emphasise that it's true. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251110 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https ... Show More

Find an excuse to win. 

<p>Today's question comes from a student who was watching a movie. In this movie, one character said to another, <strong>"Get lost," </strong>so the student is asking what this expression means in context.<br /> <br /> Today, I'll explain this phrase and also teach you some other ... Show More

<p>Right now it's summer, and it's <strong>hot as blazes! </strong>(= the weather is extremely hot). This inspired me to teach you <a href= "https://www.espressoenglish.net/15-hot-english-words-and-expressions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.go ... Show More

<p>It might seem appealing in the moment to make an excuse, but in the long run you'll look back and regret it. Make the choice that makes you proud!</p> <p><a href="https://grow.selfimprovementdailytips.com/best-self-breakthrough-challenge">And click here to learn more about the ... Show More