Be in with a shout

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

Find an excuse to win. 

<p>Do you know what it means to "run interference," "jump the gun," and "show someone the ropes"?</p> <p>Today you'll learn these expressions and more <a href= "https://www.espressoenglish.net/idiomatic-expressions-from-sports/"> <strong>idioms from sports!</strong></a></p> <p>If ... Show More

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Winning the Race 

Every little step forward is a win and you are doing it! It's time to take a beat, look back and celebrate all of what you do, how you are growing and how you are healing. Because you got this, just look how far you have come! So join us now to celebrate you every step on your be ... Show More

Let's see who wins!!!! Listen to know more 

Learn how to use these short English phrases made of two words that go together.