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Jan 27, 2014 • 3min
Use your loaf
What's the connection between bread and common sense? You might need this expression.
Jan 20, 2014 • 3min
Stumped
Playing cricket is not the only place where you could get stumped. Find out what it means when it happens to you.
Jan 13, 2014 • 3min
Skeleton in the closet
Finn and Li go to his late uncle's house. What is Li afraid of? We hope this expression won't frighten you.
Jan 6, 2014 • 3min
To have words
Why is Finn cross with Li? Here's a good expression for when you're out of patience.
Dec 30, 2013 • 3min
Crystal clear
If something is crystal clear, how clear is it? Rob and Feifei find out when they build a wardrobe.
Dec 23, 2013 • 3min
Ginormous
The glass and steel buildings of modern Shanghai are ginormous. What does this mean?
Dec 16, 2013 • 3min
Take the mickey
Exploring toy store options for a nephew's birthday, a twist on the phrase 'taking the Mickey,' and playful interactions over desired toys
Dec 9, 2013 • 4min
Fishing for compliments
What are you hoping to catch when you're fishing for compliments?
Dec 2, 2013 • 3min
Go round in circles
Which way are you going if you're not making any progress? Discover a phrase to use when you keep coming back to the same problem.
Nov 25, 2013 • 3min
Bottomless
Li starts to get worried when her colleagues talk about going for a 'bottomless' meal. What does it mean? Find out more by listening to this programme.
