Beef

FromThe English We Speak

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Beef

FromThe English We Speak

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Oct 7, 2013

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Beef is meat that comes from a cow, right? Yes, but there is another meaning... Find out more here.

Released:

Oct 7, 2013

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service

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A leopard can't change its spots: Can someone change their personality? A leopard can't change its spots. by The English We Speak
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To put all your eggs in one basket: How many eggs should you put in one basket? And what has that got to do with taking... by The English We Speak
4 min listen
Weather idioms: Using weather idioms: is Jen chasing rainbows, or is it a storm in a teacup? by The English We Speak
3 min listen
Don't make a scene!: Neil and Feifei are about to watch a play but there is a lot of drama outside the theatre. by The English We Speak
3 min listen
Go the extra mile: How can Feifei save money for a new car? Will she go the extra mile? by The English We Speak
3 min listen
Fishing for compliments: What are you hoping to catch when you're fishing for compliments? by The English We Speak
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Skeleton in the closet: Finn and Li go to his late uncle's house. What is Li afraid of? We hope this won't you... by The English We Speak
3 min listen
To see red: Seeing red: what is making Jen and Feifei so angry on their day trip? by The English We Speak
4 min listen
After: Join Li and Finn for a drink in the bar and learn a new way to ask someone what they want. by The English We Speak
3 min listen
It's doing my head in!: Annoyed? Frustrated? Angry? Maybe it's doing your head in! by The English We Speak
3 min listen
To go with a bang: You don't need fireworks to say a party is going really well. by The English We Speak
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Ginormous: The glass and steel buildings of modern Shanghai are ginormous. What does this mean? by The English We Speak
3 min listen
Legend: Legends are stories about people who lived long ago, right? Well, there's more to it... by The English We Speak
3 min listen
Phone slang: When is a bell not a bell, and a dog not a dog? Find out in our programme about phone... by The English We Speak
5 min listen
Straight from the horse's mouth: Learn English with horses. In fact, learn it 'straight from the horse's mouth' in this... by The English We Speak
3 min listen
The bee's knees: Finn wants to share some special food with Li. But they receive some uninvited guests... by The English We Speak
3 min listen
Out of the picture: Finn has got his camera. Who does Feifei want to see in the picture? by The English We Speak
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Don't make me laugh!: It's laughable. How to say that you think something will never happen. by The English We Speak
3 min listen
What's his face?: What do you say in English if you can't remember someone's name? Listen to this to of... by The English We Speak
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Take the mickey: Who is laughing at Rob? Is it Li or is it Mickey Mouse? Here's an expression with a twist by The English We Speak
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Other half: Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions? by The English We Speak
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Cut to the chase: Who's chasing Finn and Feifei? Here's a good expression for when you're running out of... by The English We Speak
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Bits and bobs: Neil says he has a lot of 'bits and bobs' to sort out. What does he mean? by The English We Speak
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Can of worms: In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's looks at... by The English We Speak
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To brush over: When you are decorating, there are some things you can't brush over by The English We Speak
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Pull the plug: Rob is having serious problems with a project. Li wants to help him. But how? Listen... by The English We Speak
3 min listen
Beef: Beef is meat that comes from a cow, right? Yes, but there is another meaning... by The English We Speak
4 min listen
Crystal clear: If something is crystal clear, how clear is it? Rob and Feifei find out when they a... by The English We Speak
3 min listen
In the doghouse: Behave or you might end up in the kennel with your dog. Learn a new phrase. by The English We Speak
3 min listen
Treading on eggshells: What are you treading on if you're trying not to offend someone? We can explain. by The English We Speak
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