Each to their own

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

Just starting out? Get 95 essential Spanish phrases for beginners, free:👉 spanishobsessed.com/startHow do you tell someone what you love doing, and what you'd rather skip? Rob and Lis swap the things they enjoy, and Rob confesses one everyday thing he doesn't like much. Along th ... Show More

Have you ever wanted to give someone a taste of their own medicine? They might have hurt you or been mean to you or taken something that's yours. But is it okay to do the same thing back to them? Brains Trust – Anula Primary School, Darwin: Maggie, Feranmi, Leo, Oli, Esha, Marjor ... Show More

Do you know how to express what you do and don’t like? 

Sometimes doing an OK job is perfectly fineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Like when one of your family members cooks you a meal that you can't stand! 

When do you let go of bad habits?