To lie through your teeth

This is an expression that talks about an area, especially the one where you live. Learn how to use it with Feifei and Phil.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251007 Subscribe t ... Show More

Teething problems are issues that you have when you’re getting used to something new. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-25 ... Show More

This phrase means that someone's argument is weak.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250922 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersFIND ... Show More

Discovering the truth can change you where self-improvement fails.   Transcript: http://nav.al/truth 

Do you analyze people's words or actions and make it about yourself? Unfortunately, people tend to harbour a lot of feelings such as resentment towards themselves when negative actions or words are said against them. It's almost natural to feel hurt based on what someone else doe ... Show More

Eine schreckliche Situation: Jemand, den man gerne mag, möchte eine ehrliche Meinung zu etwas. Aber die Wahrheit ist so unangenehm, dass man am liebsten weglaufen möchte. In solchen Situationen ist Diplomatie gefragt. 

你有没有经历过这种情况：你满腹牢骚，想要抱怨某件事情，却不想让旁人听清楚你说的是什么？英语表达 “under one's breath” 就可以用来形容这种 “低声嘀咕，自言自语” 的做法。听节目，学习这个习语的用法。 

Truth--it is a trigger word these says in the polarized globalized liberal landscape. Most people live in such uncertainty that they will only claim that "truth is relative" and "there is no absolutely truth", which, ironically, is a self negating statement proving there is absol ... Show More

You can't fake a feeling of authenticity. Are you liking the short tips and practical advice on this podcast? You can find more ways to build a fulfilling future and take action toward your potential at www.selfimprovementdailytips.com! 

Manche Leute lassen sich nicht so einfach überzeugen. Wenn man erst Überzeugungsarbeit leisten muss, um ein Ziel zu erreichen, können ein paar nette Worte nicht schaden. Denn wer bekommt nicht gern ein Kompliment? 

Why is it that the most important truths in life are also the most painful to hear?In this episode, I discuss five of the most uncomfortable truths that have changed my life and will likely change yours—from human suckage to the cheeriest truth of all… death.So put your safety ha ... Show More