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Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts.

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If you 'can't go wrong' with a suggestion, you can't fail if you use it.

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An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it here

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An expression that means you're focused on one thing at a particular period of life

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Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity.

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Learn an expression that means force something in somewhere that it doesn't quite fit.

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Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising.

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When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault.

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An expression that means including all your imperfections.

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An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.

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Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want.

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Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.

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This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241007

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Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.

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Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240923

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Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.

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Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240909

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Here's an expression about increasing intensity.

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Learn an expression that means getting used to something.

An expression that means something is very high quality.

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An expression that means something is very high quality.

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An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.

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This expression is all about being in control.

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Learn a phrase that means 'everything'!

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Here's an expression about trying something new. [Image: Getty]

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Here's an expression about clumsiness. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com

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Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it, because it's so familiar to you. [Image: Getty]

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Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and you don’t know a good way to say it?

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Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here.

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Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!

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Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.

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A word to express surprise or shock.

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An expression that means relax and celebrate.

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Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.

Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.

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An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone.

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An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.

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Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.

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We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.

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Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!

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Beth and Feifei explain how to use this expression to describe repetitive tiresome actions.

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