The last straw/final straw

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

The novelty long straw. 

Paige and Hannah's friendship was put to the test their snack schedule was threatened. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 

One little change can have an impact. 

Send us Fan MailIt's sort of like dropping the mitts but more accidental. This weeks theme is roommates. Me and Conner are like two non-parallels lines, we are due to intersect as roomies at some point. And lets just say the water is starting to simmer my friend. Will it be the e ... Show More

A misunderstanding about a party invite between a pair of friends leads to years of awkward interaction between the two. Nedra walks a caller through how a simple conversation can lead to the mending of a broken relationship. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@ihea ... Show More

This week, we hear from a caller who disapproves of some questionable romantic interests of her long-time bestie. When this friend resorts to keeping her escapades a secret, the friendship is left on rocky terrain. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com ... Show More

  

Jeremy gains useful advice from a new friendship, but applying that advice has disastrous consequences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.