To pull something out of the hat

Sometimes we say things that aren't 100% true. They're not complete lies, but they are a bit of a stretch. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_ ... Show More

Sometimes at work we need to kick the can down the road. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei.TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260316OFFICE ENGLISH: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english ... Show More

If you want to do a task perfectly, it's usually not a good idea to cut corners. Learn about this expression and how to use it in conversations with Feifei and Georgie.TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260309 BEATIN ... Show More

习语 “hats off” 的字面意思是 “脱帽”，但人们在生活中会用它来表达 “对某人作出的成就感到敬佩，以表谢意”。“Hats off” 是否也能用来向人道贺？听节目，学习 “hats off” 的用法。 

1. to get pleasure from doing something 2. to avoid having to do something 3. to help someone avoid having to do something 4. to take off some uncomfortable clothes 5. to persuade someone to give you some information, or money http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/phrasal-verb-a-day/5 ... Show More

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IELTS Speaking: Describe something you want to learn but can't now 

Manche Leute wissen ganz genau, wann der richtige Zeitpunkt da ist, um etwas zu beenden. Dann hängen sie etwas an den Nagel, und damit ist nicht die Jacke oder die alte Strickmütze gemeint …