The last straw/final straw

Sometimes people lie to try and get away with things. They are just trying It on. Learn how to use 'try it on' with Feifei and Phil. As always, get your free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-2609 ... Show More

Some ideas are just never going to work. Those are what we call 'non-starters'. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, get your free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260 ... Show More

Notes here is about negative feedback, so ‘no notes’ means that something is perfect. Use it when you have nothing negative to say. Learn about this expression and how to use it with Feifei and Georgie.As always, find a free transcript here:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglis ... Show More

The novelty long straw. 

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.