The finishing touch 点睛之笔 Episode 221229
/ 29 Dec 2022 Learn a useful phrase to say you're adding the final detail to something
Have it in you 有一手 Episode 221227
/ 27 Dec 2022 Learn a useful phrase to talk about someone’s particular quality or ability
Shine a light 阐明，揭示 Episode 221222
/ 22 Dec 2022 A phrase that needs close examination
A turn-up for the books 意料之外的事情 Episode 221220
/ 20 Dec 2022 A surprising phrase
Money down the drain 白花钱 Episode 221215
/ 15 Dec 2022 A phrase about wasting money
Live hand to mouth 勉强糊口 Episode 221213
/ 13 Dec 2022 A phrase about survival
Come down with something 生病 Episode 221208
/ 08 Dec 2022 A phrase that means 'to get ill'
Catch a bug 生小病 Episode 221206
/ 06 Dec 2022 A phrase to describe becoming ill
Be at your wits' end 一筹莫展，束手无策 Episode 221201
/ 01 Dec 2022 A phrase about despair
A slip of the pen 笔误 Episode 221129
/ 29 Nov 2022 A phrase about mistakes
Put pen to paper 动笔，下笔 Episode 221124
/ 24 Nov 2022 Write this phrase down
Put your money where your mouth is 说到做到 Episode 221122
/ 22 Nov 2022 A phrase about taking action
Made of money 腰缠万贯，极为富有 Episode 221117
/ 17 Nov 2022 An 'expensive' phrase
Go to the ends of the earth 走遍天涯海角 Episode 221115
/ 15 Nov 2022 A phrase that requires lots of effort
Break one's silence 打破沉默 Episode 221110
/ 10 Nov 2022 A ‘spoken’ phrase
Make or break 成败在此一举 Episode 221108
/ 08 Nov 2022 A crucial phrase
Break one's routine 打破常规 Episode 221103
/ 03 Nov 2022 A 'changing' phrase
Muddy the waters 把水搅浑 Episode 221101
/ 01 Nov 2022 A phrase about confusion
Break the news to someone 把坏消息告诉某人 Episode 221027
/ 27 Oct 2022 An informative phrase
Break down barriers 扫除障碍，消除隔阂 Episode 221025
/ 25 Oct 2022 An ‘unstoppable’ phrase
Be dead in the water 无望成功 Episode 221020
/ 20 Oct 2022 A phrase about failure
Build something on sand 没打好基础；毫无根据 Episode 221018
/ 18 Oct 2022 A phrase to describe weak foundations
Joking aside 言归正传 Episode 221013
/ 13 Oct 2022 This phrase is no joke!
Get into hot water 陷入困境，遇到麻烦 Episode 221011
/ 11 Oct 2022 This phrase might get you into trouble!
Build up a head of steam 蓄势待发，初见成效 Episode 221006
/ 06 Oct 2022 An energetic phrase
As busy as a beaver 忙得不可开交 Episode 221004
/ 04 Oct 2022 A hardworking phrase
Make a joke of something 付之一笑 Episode 220929
/ 29 Sep 2022 Do you see the funny side of something serious?
The joke is on you 玩笑反而开到自己头上 Episode 220927
/ 27 Sep 2022 A phrase for jokers
Build someone or something up 赞扬，吹捧 Episode 220922
/ 22 Sep 2022 An influential phrase
Build (one’s) hopes on someone or something 寄希望于某人或某物 Episode 220920
/ 20 Sep 2022 A hopeful phrase
Break into a market 打入市场 Episode 220915
/ 15 Sep 2022 A business-related phrase
Build something from the ground up 从头开始创建某物 Episode 220913
/ 13 Sep 2022 A starting phrase
Be the luck of the draw 全靠运气 Episode 220908
/ 08 Sep 2022 An ‘unpredictable’ phrase
A run of luck 一连串好运或厄运 Episode 220906
/ 06 Sep 2022 A phrase describes being continuously lucky or unlucky
Lucky streak 好运连连 Episode 220901
/ 01 Sep 2022 A phrase about 'repeated luck'
Trust to luck 听天由命，靠运气行事 Episode 220830
/ 30 Aug 2022 A 'trusting' phrase
Thank your lucky stars 庆幸运气好 Episode 220825
/ 25 Aug 2022 How to express thanks for your good luck?
A stroke of luck 交好运 Episode 220823
/ 23 Aug 2022 Want a lucky phrase?
Put someone in the picture 向某人介绍最新情况 Episode 220818
/ 18 Aug 2022 An informative phrase
As pretty as a picture 美丽如画 Episode 220816
/ 16 Aug 2022 A beautiful phrase
Be able to picture something 想象得到 Episode 220811
/ 11 Aug 2022 An 'imaginative' phrase
The picture of 非常，完美典范 Episode 220809
/ 09 Aug 2022 A 'perfect' phrase
Paint a picture 构想，描绘 Episode 220804
/ 04 Aug 2022 A descriptive phrase
The bigger picture 大局，整体情况 Episode 220802
/ 02 Aug 2022 A big phrase
Not a cloud in the sky 万里无云；万事大吉 Episode 220728
/ 28 Jul 2022 A blue-sky phrase
Rise and shine! 快起床！ Episode 220726
/ 26 Jul 2022 Wake up with this phrase
Shine through 大放异彩 Episode 220721
/ 21 Jul 2022 A phrase that shines
Take a shine to someone 立刻喜欢上某人 Episode 220719
/ 19 Jul 2022 A likeable phrase
A sight for sore eyes 乐于看到的人，喜闻乐见的事 Episode 220714
/ 14 Jul 2022 A new phrase – that's nice to see!
Out of sight, out of mind 眼不见，心不念 Episode 220712
/ 12 Jul 2022 A phrase about forgetting something
Watch like a hawk 密切观察，盯着 Episode 220707
/ 07 Jul 2022 Keep a close eye on this phrase
In/with hindsight 事后看来 Episode 220705
/ 05 Jul 2022 A phrase about looking back
A sight more 更多 Episode 220630
/ 30 Jun 2022 A phrase about needing more
A sorry sight 悲惨的景象，惨相 Episode 220628
/ 28 Jun 2022 A phrase about unpleasant appearance
Eyes like saucers 瞪圆双眼 Episode 220623
/ 23 Jun 2022 A 'big-eyed' phrase
Only have eyes for someone 眼里只有某人 Episode 220621
/ 21 Jun 2022 A romantic phrase
Take the long view 着眼长远 Episode 220616
/ 16 Jun 2022 A phrase about looking far
Sneak peek 先睹为快 Episode 220614
/ 14 Jun 2022 Have a glimpse of this phrase
As far as the eye can see 眼到之处，一望无际 Episode 220609
/ 09 Jun 2022 Take the long view
Can’t stand the sight of 见不得，受不了 Episode 220607
/ 07 Jun 2022 A 'hateful' phrase
Lose sight of something 忽视，遗忘 Episode 220602
/ 02 Jun 2022 A phrase about forgetting
Know someone by sight 只是面熟，似曾相识 Episode 220531
/ 31 May 2022 Do you recognise this phrase?
Have an eye for something 眼光独到，独具慧眼 Episode 220526
/ 26 May 2022 A phrase about being able to notice something
Keep an eye out for something 留意，特别注意 Episode 220524
/ 24 May 2022 Look out for this phrase
Cry someone’s eyes out 嚎啕大哭 Episode 220519
/ 19 May 2022 A phrase to cry about
A feast for the eyes 大饱眼福 Episode 220517
/ 17 May 2022 A pleasing phrase
Eagle eye 眼尖，目光锐利 Episode 220512
/ 12 May 2022 Don’t miss this phrase
Seeing is believing 眼见为实 Episode 220510
/ 10 May 2022 An idiom worth seeing
Tip-top 顶呱呱 Episode 220505
/ 05 May 2022 An extremely good word!
Up to date 最新的 Episode 220503
/ 03 May 2022 The latest phrase
State of the art 最先进，最顶尖 Episode 220428
/ 28 Apr 2022 A phrase for the most modern things
High-end 高端，高档 Episode 220426
/ 26 Apr 2022 A top-quality word
Top-drawer 顶级，一流 Episode 220421
/ 21 Apr 2022 A high-quality expression
The cutting edge 发展前沿 Episode 220419
/ 19 Apr 2022 A very advanced phrase!
A devil of a job 大费周折，费劲的事 Episode 220414
/ 14 Apr 2022 Such a difficult task!
Bring to the table 提供建议，带来价值 Episode 220412
/ 12 Apr 2022 A beneficial phrase
Close of play 下班时；比赛结束 Episode 220407
/ 07 Apr 2022 A phrase about a deadline
Off the cuff 未加思索，即兴 Episode 220405
/ 05 Apr 2022 A phrase about speaking without preparation
Take something offline 私下再谈 Episode 220331
/ 31 Mar 2022 A silencing phrase
Helicopter view 概述 Episode 220329
/ 29 Mar 2022 A business term about an overview
In the pipeline 筹划中，进行中 Episode 220324
/ 24 Mar 2022 A phrase about planning
Deep dive 深入探讨，仔细分析 Episode 220322
/ 22 Mar 2022 Ready to take a deep dive?
Win-win 双赢，各方受益 Episode 220317
/ 17 Mar 2022 Not just one win!
Career move 职业选择 Episode 220315
/ 15 Mar 2022 Changes made on career path
Back to the drawing board 从头再来 Episode 220310
/ 10 Mar 2022 An expression to start again
Call the shots 做主 Episode 220308
/ 08 Mar 2022 You’re in control of this phrase
The ball is in someone’s court 就看此人的决定 Episode 220303
/ 03 Mar 2022 Learn an expression about responsibility
Think outside the box 打破常规地思考 Episode 220301
/ 01 Mar 2022 A creative expression
On the back burner 暂时搁置 Episode 220224
/ 24 Feb 2022 Something for later
Blue-sky thinking 奇思妙想 Episode 220222
/ 22 Feb 2022 A thoughtful expression
Desk jockey 坐办公室的人 Episode 220217
/ 17 Feb 2022 An informal name for an office worker
Gently does it! 别着急，悠着点！ Episode 220215
/ 15 Feb 2022 A careful expression
Get a move on 赶紧的，快点 Episode 220210
/ 10 Feb 2022 An alternative to ‘hurry up’
Long-drawn-out 冗长拖沓 Episode 220208
/ 08 Feb 2022 Unnecessarily long?
In dribs and drabs 三三两两，零零碎碎 Episode 220203
/ 03 Feb 2022 Not all at once
Slow burner 逐渐有趣，缓步成功 Episode 220201
/ 01 Feb 2022 What is a slow burner?
Slowly but surely 稳扎稳打 Episode 220127
/ 27 Jan 2022 A phrase that doesn’t need rushing
Take your time 慢慢来，不着急 Episode 220125
/ 25 Jan 2022 A slow phrase
At a snail’s pace 慢如蜗牛 Episode 220120
/ 20 Jan 2022 How slow could one be?
Make good time 一路顺利，提前抵达 Episode 220118
/ 18 Jan 2022 Learn a phrase quickly
Fast and furious 迅猛刺激，扣人心弦 Episode 220113
/ 13 Jan 2022 A fast-paced expression
Speed demon 雷厉风行，风驰电掣 Episode 220111
/ 11 Jan 2022 A fast phrase
In two shakes (of a lamb’s tail) 马上，一晃 Episode 220106
/ 06 Jan 2022 Learn a quick phrase
More haste, less speed 欲速则不达 Episode 220104
/ 04 Jan 2022 Don’t rush this saying
No sooner said than done 说干就干 Episode 211230
/ 30 Dec 2021 A phrase to use right now!
Beat the clock 争分夺秒，赶着点完成任务 Episode 211228
/ 28 Dec 2021 A phrase about speed
By leaps and bounds 突飞猛进 Episode 211223
/ 23 Dec 2021 A phrase about quick progression
Before the ink is dry 协议好的事很快生变；尘埃未定 Episode 211221
/ 21 Dec 2021 The ink is still wet in this expression
A shrinking violet 羞怯腼腆的人 Episode 211216
/ 16 Dec 2021 A shy phrase
Creature of habit 习惯性动物，一成不变的人 Episode 211214
/ 14 Dec 2021 What kind of creature are you?
Happy camper 心满意足的人，乐天派 Episode 211209
/ 09 Dec 2021 Are you a happy camper?
Be in a class of one’s own 无与伦比，出类拔萃 Episode 211207
/ 07 Dec 2021 Who do you know who is in a class of their own?
Larger than life 非同凡响，耀眼夺目 Episode 211202
/ 02 Dec 2021 Who do you know who is larger than life?
Generous to a fault 非常慷慨大方 Episode 211130
/ 30 Nov 2021 A generous expression
Live wire 精力充沛的人 Episode 211125
/ 25 Nov 2021 A lively phrase
Goody-goody 道貌岸然、讨好卖乖的人 Episode 211123
/ 23 Nov 2021 What kind of person is a goody-goody?
Wet blanket 扫兴的人 Episode 211118
/ 18 Nov 2021 Who is a wet blanket?
Give the shirt off one's back 倾囊相助，尽力帮忙 Episode 211116
/ 16 Nov 2021 A phrase about giving
Mover and shaker 举足轻重、有号召力的人 Episode 211111
/ 11 Nov 2021 An influential phrase
Lone wolf 独来独往、不合群的人 Episode 211109
/ 09 Nov 2021 Are you a lone wolf?
Not have a bad bone in one’s body 一点坏心眼都没有，心地善良 Episode 211104
/ 04 Nov 2021 An expression for someone good
Eager beaver 工作卖力的人 Episode 211102
/ 02 Nov 2021 An enthusiastic phrase
Not a hair out of place 衣冠整洁，一丝不乱 Episode 211028
/ 28 Oct 2021 A neat expression!
Know-it-all 自以为无所不知的人 Episode 211026
/ 26 Oct 2021 A word for show-offs!
Blind you with science 用专业术语唬人 Episode 211021
/ 21 Oct 2021 What does ‘blind you with science’ mean?
Chalk something up to experience 当是经验教训 Episode 211019
/ 19 Oct 2021 What have you chalked up to experience?
Make a mental note 记在心里 Episode 211014
/ 14 Oct 2021 How good is your memory?
Pick someone’s brains 请教某人 Episode 211012
/ 12 Oct 2021 Whose brains do you pick?
It’s all Greek to me 我完全不懂 Episode 211007
/ 07 Oct 2021 Is it all Greek to you?
Walk before one can run 循序渐进 Episode 211005
/ 05 Oct 2021 Do you think it’s good to walk before you can run?
Quick/slow on the uptake 领悟很快/慢 Episode 210930
/ 30 Sep 2021 Are you quick or slow on the uptake?
Cover a lot of ground 涉及面广 Episode 210928
/ 28 Sep 2021 Who do you know who covers a lot of ground?
Knowledge is power 知识就是力量 Episode 210923
/ 23 Sep 2021 Do you think knowledge is power?
Take a leaf out of someone’s book 以某人为榜样 Episode 210921
/ 21 Sep 2021 A bookish phrase
Low-hanging fruit 容易实现的目标 Episode 210916
/ 16 Sep 2021 Pick this phrase!
Can’t make head nor tail of something 一头雾水 Episode 210914
/ 14 Sep 2021 What can’t you understand?
Know something back to front 了如指掌 Episode 210909
/ 09 Sep 2021 What do you know back to front?
Might-have-been 本来可能发生的事情 Episode 210907
/ 07 Sep 2021 What might-have-been do you always think about?
Not know where to put oneself 非常尴尬；局促不安 Episode 210902
/ 02 Sep 2021 Do you get really embarrassed?
Get the hang of something 学会做某事，掌握窍门 Episode 210831
/ 31 Aug 2021 Getting the hang of this?
Once bitten, twice shy 一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳 Episode 210826
/ 26 Aug 2021 A saying about learning a lesson
Sadder but wiser 经一事，长一智 Episode 210824
/ 24 Aug 2021 What left you sadder but wiser?
Rue the day 后悔莫及 Episode 210819
/ 19 Aug 2021 When did you last rue the day?
Have second thoughts 重新考虑 Episode 210817
/ 17 Aug 2021 A phrase to make you think
Close the stable door after the horse has bolted 为时已晚 Episode 210812
/ 12 Aug 2021 An expression about being too late!
Get in on the ground floor 抢占先机，先下手为强 Episode 210810
/ 10 Aug 2021 Do you like to get in on the ground floor?
Off the wall 荒诞离奇 Episode 210805
/ 05 Aug 2021 Do you like strange things?
Wipe the floor with someone 让某人一败涂地 Episode 210803
/ 03 Aug 2021 When did you last wipe the floor with someone?
A roof over one’s head 栖身之所，住处 Episode 210729
/ 29 Jul 2021 When did you last need a roof over your head?
Go through the mill 饱受磨炼，饱尝辛酸 Episode 210727
/ 27 Jul 2021 Describing a difficult time
Hit a/the wall 达到极限 Episode 210722
/ 22 Jul 2021 A phrase that’s run out of energy!
Face up to one’s fears 克服恐惧 Episode 210720
/ 20 Jul 2021 When did you have to face your fears?
Lose one’s nerve 惊慌失措 Episode 210715
/ 15 Jul 2021 When did you have to be brave?
Brave something out 勇敢面对，坚持到底 Episode 210713
/ 13 Jul 2021 A phrase with courage
True grit 坚韧不拔 Episode 210708
/ 08 Jul 2021 A gritty phrase!
Like ships that pass in the night 一面之缘，擦肩而过 Episode 210706
/ 06 Jul 2021 Are you like ships that pass in the night with someone?
Get the show on the road 开始行动 Episode 210701
/ 01 Jul 2021 Start learning a new phrase
Beach bum 海滩客 Episode 210629
/ 29 Jun 2021 A seaside phrase
A home from home 像家一样令人自在的地方 Episode 210624
/ 24 Jun 2021 Where is your home from home?
A country mile 距离遥远；差远了 Episode 210622
/ 22 Jun 2021 What is far away from you?
At the crack of dawn 破晓时分，一大早 Episode 210617
/ 17 Jun 2021 What time do you get up?
Hit the road 出发，上路 Episode 210615
/ 15 Jun 2021 What time are you leaving?
Recharge one’s batteries 养精蓄锐 Episode 210610
/ 10 Jun 2021 Do you need to relax?
Off the beaten track 人迹罕至的，偏远的 Episode 210608
/ 08 Jun 2021 Do you like going off the beaten track?
Get away from it all 抛开烦恼去度假 Episode 210603
/ 03 Jun 2021 Do you need a holiday?
Grin from ear to ear 笑开了花，咧嘴大笑 Episode 210601
/ 01 Jun 2021 A phrase to smile about
Split one’s sides 笑破肚皮 Episode 210527
/ 27 May 2021 What do you find funny?
Sink one’s teeth into something 全身心投入 Episode 210525
/ 25 May 2021 What would you like to sink your teeth into?
Burst out laughing 放声大笑 Episode 210520
/ 20 May 2021 A funny phrase
A happy place 快乐之地，乐园 Episode 210518
/ 18 May 2021 A happy phrase
Beyond a joke 不可理喻，非常过分 Episode 210513
/ 13 May 2021 An unfunny phrase
Go into overdrive 加倍努力，加紧工作 Episode 210511
/ 11 May 2021 Do you need to work hard?
Like a cat on a hot tin roof 像热锅上的蚂蚁一般，坐立不安 Episode 210506
/ 06 May 2021 What makes you anxious?
Dig deep 倾力出资；倾尽全力 Episode 210504
/ 04 May 2021 Learn a phrase that involves effort
Like pulling teeth 非常困难 Episode 210429
/ 29 Apr 2021 A painful phrase
A shot in the arm 一剂强心针 Episode 210427
/ 27 Apr 2021 What can give you a boost?
Throw caution to the wind 不顾风险 Episode 210422
/ 22 Apr 2021 A risky English phrase
Drop a clanger 说错话，做蠢事 Episode 210420
/ 20 Apr 2021 Have you ever made an embarrassing mistake?
April showers bring May flowers 苦尽甘来 Episode 210415
/ 15 Apr 2021 Learn an interesting English proverb
One swallow doesn’t make a summer 孤燕不成夏 Episode 210413
/ 13 Apr 2021 Learn an interesting English saying
Make headway 取得进展 Episode 210408
/ 08 Apr 2021 Do you like making headway?
Get your head down 集中全部精力；躺下睡觉 Episode 210406
/ 06 Apr 2021 Learn a hard-working phrase
Garden-variety 非常普通 Episode 210401
/ 01 Apr 2021 How do you say that something is nothing out of the ordinary?
Head in the clouds 心不在焉，胡思乱想 Episode 210330
/ 30 Mar 2021 Do you feel unfocused?
March to the beat of a different drum 独树一帜，标新立异 Episode 210325
/ 25 Mar 2021 Do you do things in a different way to other people?
Beware the ides of March 谨防危险，千万小心 Episode 210323
/ 23 Mar 2021 When did something go wrong for you?
Spring something on someone 冷不防地问某人 Episode 210318
/ 18 Mar 2021 When did someone last spring something on you?
Steal a march on someone 先发制人 Episode 210316
/ 16 Mar 2021 Have you ever gained the advantage over someone?
Mother Nature 大自然，自然界 Episode 210311
/ 11 Mar 2021 A personified phrase for nature
Have the last laugh 笑到最后 Episode 210309
/ 09 Mar 2021 Is this a funny phrase?
Watch the clock 看时间等下班 Episode 210304
/ 04 Mar 2021 It’s time to learn a new phrase
Can’t see the wood for the trees 见木不见林 Episode 210302
/ 02 Mar 2021 A hazy phrase
As awkward as a cow on roller skates 笨手笨脚 Episode 210225
/ 25 Feb 2021 Are you clumsy?
Hit the bullseye 一针见血，一语中的 Episode 210223
/ 23 Feb 2021 Have you ever hit the bullseye?
Like watching grass grow 非常无聊 Episode 210218
/ 18 Feb 2021 What do you think is really dull?
To be bullheaded 固执己见 Episode 210216
/ 16 Feb 2021 Who do you know who’s stubborn?
My one and only 我的唯一 Episode 210211
/ 11 Feb 2021 Who is your one and only?
Have ice in one’s veins 镇定自若 Episode 210209
/ 09 Feb 2021 Do you have ice in your veins?
Throw cold water on something 泼冷水 Episode 210204
/ 04 Feb 2021 Have your ideas been dismissed?
Leave someone in the cold 冷落某人 Episode 210202
/ 02 Feb 2021 Have you ever been left out in the cold?
Cold hands, warm heart 外表冷漠心肠热 Episode 210128
/ 28 Jan 2021 Do you have cold hands and a warm heart?
Cold comfort 于事无补 Episode 210126
/ 26 Jan 2021 What is cold comfort?
Come in from the cold 不再受冷落 Episode 210121
/ 21 Jan 2021 Have you come in from the cold?
Frozen to the core 冻得透心凉 Episode 210119
/ 19 Jan 2021 Learn to describe feeling extremely cold
Dead of winter 寒冬腊月 Episode 210114
/ 14 Jan 2021 Learn to describe the coldest time of year
A cold snap 寒流 Episode 210112
/ 12 Jan 2021 It suddenly got cold
A snowball's chance in hell 机会渺茫 Episode 210107
/ 07 Jan 2021 There is no chance you'll forget this
As snug as a bug in a rug 非常舒适 Episode 210105
/ 05 Jan 2021 If the weather is cold where you are, it might be a good idea to wrap up
Snowball effect 滚雪球效应 Episode 201231
/ 31 Dec 2020 How can you describe a situation which is increasing in importance?
Put something on ice 搁置，推迟 Episode 201229
/ 29 Dec 2020 How can you talk about postponing a plan or deal?
Light up like a Christmas tree 喜上眉梢；灯光夺目 Episode 201224
/ 24 Dec 2020 A useful expression to describe someone who is very happy
Christmas came early 突如其来的好事情 Episode 201222
/ 22 Dec 2020 Learn an expression to help you express your delight at an unexpected gift or situation
Come up trumps 意外地大获成功 Episode 201217
/ 17 Dec 2020 Learn a phrase to describe someone who completes an activity successfully, even when it didn’t seem possible
Ace a test 考试得高分 Episode 201215
/ 15 Dec 2020 Learn a phrase to describe when someone gets a very high score in a test
Draw a blank 一无所获，毫无回应 Episode 201210
/ 10 Dec 2020 Learn a phrase to describe when someone doesn’t get the answer or result they are looking for
As clear as a bell 声音清晰洪亮 Episode 201208
/ 08 Dec 2020 Learn a phrase to describe when something is very easy to hear
In unison 共同，一齐 Episode 201203
/ 03 Dec 2020 Learn a phrase to describe when people do things together at the same time
A slow/fast/romantic number 一首慢歌/快歌/情歌 Episode 201201
/ 01 Dec 2020 Learn a phrase to describe a song
Hit the right note 言行得体，恰到好处 Episode 201126
/ 26 Nov 2020 Learn a phrase to describe when someone gets something exactly right
A jam session 一场即兴演奏会 Episode 201124
/ 24 Nov 2020 Learn a phrase to talk about musicians playing together
Have a face like thunder 火冒三丈 Episode 201119
/ 19 Nov 2020 Learn a useful phrase to say that someone looks very angry
The calm before the storm 暴风雨前的平静 Episode 201117
/ 17 Nov 2020 Learn how to describe the period of calm before something turbulent happens
Elevator music 公共场所连续播放的背景音乐 Episode 201112
/ 12 Nov 2020 Learn a phrase to describe pre-recorded music played in the background in public places
It’s not over until it’s over 不到最后，不见分晓 Episode 201110
/ 10 Nov 2020 Learn a phrase to describe situations with inconclusive outcomes
Come rain or shine 风雨无阻 Episode 201105
/ 05 Nov 2020 Learn a phrase to say something will happen no matter what
Hope for the best 尽量往好处想 Episode 201103
/ 03 Nov 2020 Learn a phrase to express optimism in an uncertain situation
Hope springs eternal 希望之泉永不尽 Episode 201029
/ 29 Oct 2020 Learn a saying to talk about hoping for something unlikely
A fighting chance 成功的一线可能 Episode 201027
/ 27 Oct 2020 Learn a phrase to talk about possibility
Pin your hopes on something 寄希望于某事 Episode 201022
/ 22 Oct 2020 Learn a phrase to describe something that your hopes depend on
A blessing in disguise 因祸得福 Episode 201020
/ 20 Oct 2020 Learn a phrase to describe something that turns out to be good
Hope against hope 抱一线希望 Episode 201015
/ 15 Oct 2020 Learn a phrase to talk about hoping for something that seems impossible
The sky’s the limit 一切皆有可能 Episode 201013
/ 13 Oct 2020 Learn an expression to say that anything is possible
When one door closes, another one opens 天无绝人之路 Episode 201008
/ 08 Oct 2020 Learn a phrase to talk about new opportunities
Look on the bright side 往好处想，看到好的一面 Episode 201006
/ 06 Oct 2020 Learn a phrase to talk about being an optimist
Everything’s coming up roses 一切进展顺利 Episode 201001
/ 01 Oct 2020 Learn an expression to say you are experiencing success
The future looks bright 前途一片光明 Episode 200929
/ 29 Sep 2020 Learn an expression to talk about optimism for the future
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade 随遇而安，苦中作乐 Episode 200924
/ 24 Sep 2020 Learn a saying to talk about making the best of a bad situation
Bone up 苦学，突击钻研 Episode 200922
/ 22 Sep 2020 Learn a phrase to describe a way of studying hard
Go the extra mile 加倍努力 Episode 200917
/ 17 Sep 2020 Learn a phrase to describe when someone makes an extra special effort to succeed at something
Do something with your eyes closed 闭着眼睛都能做某事 Episode 200915
/ 15 Sep 2020 Learn a useful expression to say that you know how to do something very well
Go through something with a fine-tooth comb 仔细检查，彻底搜查 Episode 200910
/ 10 Sep 2020 Learn a useful expression to talk about examining something closely
Know something inside out 对某事了如指掌 Episode 200908
/ 08 Sep 2020 Learn a useful expression to say that you know everything about a subject
Work like a Trojan 辛勤工作 Episode 200903
/ 03 Sep 2020 Learn a useful phrase to say that someone works very hard
Put your thinking cap on 认真思考，开动脑筋 Episode 200901
/ 01 Sep 2020 Learn a phrase to describe the act of thinking hard
Mind your own business 少管闲事 Episode 200827
/ 27 Aug 2020 Learn a useful phrase to tell someone to stop being nosy
Mind your manners 注意你的行为举止 Episode 200825
/ 25 Aug 2020 Learn a useful expression to tell someone to be polite
Mind your language 注意你的言谈 Episode 200820
/ 20 Aug 2020 Learn a useful expression to tell someone to be careful about what they say
Bow and scrape 点头哈腰 Episode 200818
/ 18 Aug 2020 Learn a useful expression to say that someone is being over-polite or showing someone too much attention
Have a shared history (with someone) 和某人有共同的经历 Episode 200813
/ 13 Aug 2020 Learn a useful expression to talk about a strong connection you have with another person based on shared experiences.
She/He just gets me 她/他真懂我 Episode 200811
/ 11 Aug 2020 Learn a phrase to say that someone understands you well
Be joined at the hip 密不可分，形影不离 Episode 200806
/ 06 Aug 2020 Learn a useful phrase to talk about a friend who you are always seen with
Be a law unto themselves 我行我素 Episode 200804
/ 04 Aug 2020 Learn a phrase to describe someone who does just what they want
Build bridges with someone 搭建友谊的桥梁 Episode 200730
/ 30 Jul 2020 Learn a phrase to talking about establishing a relationship
To be able to read each other’s minds 心有灵犀 Episode 200728
/ 28 Jul 2020 Learn two useful phrases to say that you are very close friends with someone
Get your own way 随心所欲，为所欲为 Episode 200723
/ 23 Jul 2020 Learn a phrase to describe being able to do what you want
A sympathetic ear 有同情心的倾听者 Episode 200721
/ 21 Jul 2020 Learn a phrase to describe the act of listening to a friend
Someone to lean on 可依靠的人 Episode 200716
/ 16 Jul 2020 Learn a useful phrase to talk about someone you can trust to support you in a difficult situation
Be (as) thick as thieves 亲密无间 Episode 200714
/ 14 Jul 2020 Learn a useful expression to talk about people who are close friend and seem to share a lot of secrets
Drive someone to distraction 让某人心烦意乱 Episode 200709
/ 09 Jul 2020 Learn a phrase to describe someone who makes you very annoyed
Get on like a house on fire 一见如故 Episode 200707
/ 07 Jul 2020 Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that you get on very well with someone, particularly when you meet for the first time
Two peas in a pod 一模一样 Episode 200702
/ 02 Jul 2020 Learn a useful phrase to say that two people are very similar
Be at the end of your tether 耐心全无 Episode 200630
/ 30 Jun 2020 Learn an expression to describe being very annoyed
Be a hard act to follow 很难超越，无法媲美 Episode 200625
/ 25 Jun 2020 Learn a phrase to describe someone who is very good at something
Be sick and tired of someone/something 对人或事物十分厌倦 Episode 200623
/ 23 Jun 2020 Learn a useful phrase to say that you are very frustrated with a person or situation
Besties 最好的朋友，闺蜜 Episode 200618
/ 18 Jun 2020 Learn a useful word to talk about your closest friends
Speak the same language 有共同语言 Episode 200616
/ 16 Jun 2020 Learn a useful phrase to talk about how you understand someone very well
Trust someone with your life 能够让你生死相托的人 Episode 200611
/ 11 Jun 2020 Learn a useful expression to talk about a person that you believe you could trust completely in any situation
BFF 最好的朋友 Episode 200609
/ 09 Jun 2020 Learn a useful phrase to refer to your best friend
If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all 如果你没有好话要说，就什么也别说 Episode 200604
/ 04 Jun 2020 Learn a useful phrase to tell someone not to say anything unkind
To be well-turned-out 衣着光鲜，穿戴讲究 Episode 200602
/ 02 Jun 2020 Learn a phrase to describe someone who looks smart
Stick your nose in where it’s not wanted 打探不相干的事 Episode 200528
/ 28 May 2020 Learn a useful phrase to talk about someone who is inquisitive
Overstep the mark 行为出格、越界 Episode 200526
/ 26 May 2020 Learn a phrase to describe someone doing something beyond what is acceptable
Not put a foot wrong 不犯任何错误 Episode 200521
/ 21 May 2020 Learn a phrase to describe someone not making mistakes
To be seen and not heard 乖乖听话，少出声 Episode 200519
/ 19 May 2020 Learn a useful phrase to say that children should be quiet and well-behaved
Mend fences with someone 重归于好 Episode 200514
/ 14 May 2020 Learn a phrase to describe reconciling with someone
Go way back with someone 与某人相识已久 Episode 200512
/ 12 May 2020 Learn a useful phrase to say that you have known someone for a long time
Have a falling out 大吵一架 Episode 200507
/ 07 May 2020 Learn a useful expression to talk about when you are no longer on friendly terms with someone because you had a disagreement or an argument
Rule the roost 当家作主 Episode 200505
/ 05 May 2020 Learn a useful expression to talk about the most powerful person in a group who makes all the decisions
Be left holding the baby 替别人做苦差事 Episode 200430
/ 30 Apr 2020 Learn a useful phrase to talk about family and responsibility
Breadwinner 养家糊口的人 Episode 200428
/ 28 Apr 2020 Learn a useful expression to talk about the main person who earns money to support their family
In one’s blood 天生的 Episode 200423
/ 23 Apr 2020 Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a skill, quality or talent you have is inherited from your family
Run in the family 世代相传，家族遗传 Episode 200421
/ 21 Apr 2020 Learn a useful expression to say that a characteristic is common in one family
Follow in someone’s footsteps 追随长辈的脚步 Episode 200416
/ 16 Apr 2020 Learn a useful expression which means that you have made similar life decisions as an older family member
A difficult middle child 夹在中间难管教的老二 Episode 200414
/ 14 Apr 2020 Learn a useful expression to talk about a child who has an older and younger sibling and is always getting into trouble
Take after someone 外貌和性格与年长的家庭成员相像 Episode 200409
/ 09 Apr 2020 Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that you are similar to an older member of your family
The apple of someone’s eye 某人的掌上明珠 Episode 200407
/ 07 Apr 2020 A person who is very important to you who you have a lot of affection for
The black sheep of the family 败家子，害群之马 Episode 200402
/ 02 Apr 2020 Learn a useful expression which means a member of the family makes bad decisions or has a bad reputation amongst family members
A helicopter parent 大小事情都要管的 “直升机家长” Episode 200331
/ 31 Mar 2020 Learn a useful expression to describe an overprotective parent
Look up to someone 敬仰、敬重某人 Episode 200326
/ 26 Mar 2020 Learn a useful multi-word verb to say that you admire someone
One big happy family 一个欢乐的大家庭 Episode 200324
/ 24 Mar 2020 Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a group of people get on well together
Like mother/father, like son/daughter 有其母/父必有其子/女 Episode 200319
/ 19 Mar 2020 Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a parent and child have similar behaviour
To take stock of 全面盘点，整体评估 Episode 200317
/ 17 Mar 2020 Learn a useful phrase to talk about summaries and appraisals
To set expectations 设立期望值 Episode 200312
/ 12 Mar 2020 Learn a useful phrase to talk about setting expectations for others at work
Personal goals for professional development 个人职业发展目标 Episode 200310
/ 10 Mar 2020 Learn a useful phrase to talk about setting goals at work
YTD 年初至今 Episode 200305
/ 05 Mar 2020 Learn a useful financial abbreviation to talk about the length of time from the beginning of the year to now
EOD 在一日结束时 Episode 200303
/ 03 Mar 2020 Learn a useful abbreviation used to talk about the end of the working day
FYI 供你参考 Episode 200227
/ 27 Feb 2020 Learn a useful abbreviation to give someone information or new details
N/A 表格中的 “不适用项” Episode 200225
/ 25 Feb 2020 Learn a useful abbreviation to show that something is irrelevant
BTW 顺便说一句 Episode 200220
/ 20 Feb 2020 Learn a useful abbreviation to add new, incidental information to a conversation
ATTN 关涉人，经办人 Episode 200218
/ 18 Feb 2020 Learn a useful abbreviation used to show who needs to read something
Typo 打错字 Episode 200213
/ 13 Feb 2020 Learn a useful word used to describe spelling mistakes made when typing
TBC 有待确认 Episode 200211
/ 11 Feb 2020 Learn a useful acronym to show that something is yet to be decided
PS 信件结尾的 “又及，附言” Episode 200206
/ 06 Feb 2020 Learn a useful abbreviation used to add information at the end of an email
ETA 预计到达时间 Episode 200204
/ 04 Feb 2020 Learn a useful acronym to tell someone the scheduled arrival time
ASAP 尽快 Episode 200130
/ 30 Jan 2020 Learn a useful acronym to show that something needs to be done quickly
A/the biting wind 刺骨的寒风 Episode 200128
/ 28 Jan 2020 Learn a useful expression to say the wind is so cold it is painful!
Can’t feel my toes/fingers/nose 脚趾/手指/鼻子冻麻了 Episode 200123
/ 23 Jan 2020 Learn a useful expression to say you can’t feel your extremities due to the cold in English
Chilled to the bone “冷到骨头里”，冻僵了 Episode 200121
/ 21 Jan 2020 Learn a useful expression to say your whole body, including your bones, feels extremely cold
It’s like the North Pole 冷得像北极一样 Episode 200116
/ 16 Jan 2020 How do we compare the cold and snowy weather to a place? Learn how in Today’s Phrase
There’s a nip in the air 寒气袭人 Episode 200114
/ 14 Jan 2020 Learn an informal expression for ‘it’s cold’ in English
My teeth are chattering 牙齿打战 Episode 200109
/ 09 Jan 2020 Learn an expression to say your teeth are knocking together again and again
To feel off 感觉不舒服 Episode 200107
/ 07 Jan 2020 Learn an informal English phrase that means someone is not feeling well
As sick as a dog 病得很严重 Episode 200102
/ 02 Jan 2020 Learn how to say that someone is as temporarily very ill in English
Bunged up 鼻子不通气，鼻塞 Episode 191231
/ 31 Dec 2019 Learn how to say that someone has a blocked nose in English
To sound hoarse 声音嘶哑 Episode 191226
/ 26 Dec 2019 Learn how to say that someone’s voice sounds different because of a sore throat
Feel numb 身体局部感到麻木 Episode 191224
/ 24 Dec 2019 Learn how to say you have temporarily lost feeling
Have a dead leg/arm 腿/手臂暂时失去知觉 Episode 191219
/ 19 Dec 2019 Learn how to say that you have temporarily lost feeling in your arm or leg
Have a burning sensation 有火烧火燎的不适感 Episode 191217
/ 17 Dec 2019 Learn how to say you have a pain that feels hot
Be/feel out of sorts 身体不舒服 心情不太好 Episode 191212
/ 12 Dec 2019 Learn a useful expression to say you’re not feeling too bad but not very well in English
Have a chesty cough 肺部感染引起的咳嗽 Episode 191210
/ 10 Dec 2019 Learn a useful English expression to explain you have a specific type of cough with lots of phlegm
Have a migraine 偏头痛 Episode 191205
/ 05 Dec 2019 Learn how to say that someone has a bad headache in English
Have a raging temperature 发高烧 Episode 191203
/ 03 Dec 2019 Learn how to say you have a high temperature
To be my time of the month/on my monthly 来月经，来例假 Episode 191128
/ 28 Nov 2019 Learn two useful English expressions to explain that someone has got their menstrual cycle
Have period pain 痛经 Episode 191126
/ 26 Nov 2019 Learn how to say that someone has menstrual cramps in English
Have the sniffles 感冒流鼻涕 Episode 191121
/ 21 Nov 2019 Have you ever had the sniffles? Find out what this expression means in English
Have pins and needles 身体局部发麻 Episode 191119
/ 19 Nov 2019 Have you ever had pins and needles? Find out what this expression means in English
Have a frog in your throat 嗓音嘶哑，说话困难 Episode 191114
/ 14 Nov 2019 Have you ever had a frog in your throat? Find out what this expression means in English
Feel peaky 面容憔悴，身体虚弱 Episode 191112
/ 12 Nov 2019 Feeling peaky? Find out what it means
Do numbers 社交媒体内容 “大受欢迎” Episode 191107
/ 07 Nov 2019 Learn a useful phrase to talk about a very successful social media post
Leave an Easter egg 在游戏或影片中埋下 “彩蛋” Episode 191105
/ 05 Nov 2019 Learn a useful phrase to talk about hidden jokes and secrets in video games and videos
Yours sincerely vs Yours faithfully 正式邮件结尾的 “谨启” Episode 191031
/ 31 Oct 2019 Learn two different useful English expressions to close a formal email
Re 正式信函中的 “有关、兹就” Episode 191029
/ 29 Oct 2019 Learn a useful preposition to introduce a reference in a formal email in English
Copied (here), cc’d (here), copied in (here) 已抄送此人 Episode 191024
/ 24 Oct 2019 Learn a useful way to introduce a new person in an email chain in English
To whom it may concern 敬启者 Episode 191022
/ 22 Oct 2019 Learn a useful English phrase to use at the beginning of a formal email, when you do not know the name of the person or persons you need to address it to
Dear Sir/Madam 尊敬的先生/女士 Episode 191017
/ 17 Oct 2019 Learn a useful greeting to start a formal email to someone you don’t know the name of in English
Regards 祝好，致敬 Episode 191015
/ 15 Oct 2019 Learn a useful English expression for closing a semi-formal email in a friendly way. It’s also is suitable for addressing a work colleague.
As mentioned above/below 如前所述，如下所述 Episode 191010
/ 10 Oct 2019 Learn a useful phrase for referring back or forwards to information in an email
As per our conversation 依照我们此前的谈话内容 Episode 191008
/ 08 Oct 2019 Learn a useful English expression to acknowledge that something was previously agreed verbally
Please see/find attached for more details 详情请见附件 Episode 191003
/ 03 Oct 2019 Learn a useful English phrase to refer to an attachment to an email
Forward an email 转发邮件 Episode 191001
/ 01 Oct 2019 Learn a useful English expression to ask someone to send you an email they have already received
Down the rabbit hole 掉进无底洞 Episode 190926
/ 26 Sep 2019 Learn a useful phrase to talk about a never-ending situation
To be fried 精神极度疲惫 Episode 190924
/ 24 Sep 2019 Learn a useful phrase to describe someone who is mentally exhausted
To spoon-feed 填鸭式灌输 Episode 190919
/ 19 Sep 2019 A phrase which means you provide so much help to someone they don't need to even think
To stew 独自烦恼 Episode 190917
/ 17 Sep 2019 Learn a useful phrase to describe a situation where people feel uncomfortable
Half-baked 考虑不周 Episode 190912
/ 12 Sep 2019 Learn a useful phrase to talk about a bad idea
Sweeten the deal 给点甜头 Episode 190910
/ 10 Sep 2019 Learn a useful phrase to describe the process of making something sound more attractive
A storm in a teacup 小题大做，大惊小怪 Episode 190905
/ 05 Sep 2019 Learn a phrase for when people get angry about things that aren't important
Take the world by storm 席卷世界 名扬四海 Episode 190903
/ 03 Sep 2019 Learn a useful phrase to describe someone or something that is suddenly very successful
A disruptive innovation 一项颠覆性创新 Episode 190829
/ 29 Aug 2019 Learn a useful phrase to talk about new innovative products
Rest on your laurels 居功自傲 不求进步 Episode 190827
/ 27 Aug 2019 Are you happy with what you’ve already achieved?
Bask in your achievements 收获满满的成就感 Episode 190822
/ 22 Aug 2019 A useful phrase to talk about enjoying people's achievement
Deserve all the credit 功不可没 Episode 190820
/ 20 Aug 2019 Learn a useful English expression used to describe when someone is the main person responsible for something
Take a well-earned break 好好休息一下 Episode 190815
/ 15 Aug 2019 A rest after a period of hard work
Pat yourself on the back 表扬自己 Episode 190813
/ 13 Aug 2019 Learn a useful phrase to congratulate people
A man/woman of his/her word 言而有信的人 Episode 190808
/ 08 Aug 2019 Learn a useful phrase to describe someone as honest and trustworthy
Down to earth 接地气、务实 Episode 190806
/ 06 Aug 2019 A practical phrase to describe a practical person
Goal-oriented 目标明确 Episode 190801
/ 01 Aug 2019 Learn a useful phrase to describe people who work towards their objectives
One in a million 百里挑一 Episode 190730
/ 30 Jul 2019 An expression to describe someone special
Set your sights high 立志高远 Episode 190725
/ 25 Jul 2019 Learn a useful phrase which means ‘to have high expectations of yourself’
A go-getter 积极上进、志在必得的人 Episode 190723
/ 23 Jul 2019 Learn a useful phrase that means ‘a driven and successful person’?
Compare deals 货比三家 Episode 190718
/ 18 Jul 2019 Learn a useful phrase which has a similar meaning to 'compare prices'
Go bargain hunting 去买便宜货 Episode 190716
/ 16 Jul 2019 Learn a useful phrase to say that someone spends a lot of time shopping for the cheapest item
A flash sale 限时抢购 Episode 190711
/ 11 Jul 2019 Learn a useful phrase to say 'a quick sale'
A vampire shopper 半夜网购的人 Episode 190709
/ 09 Jul 2019 Learn a useful phrase for someone who likes to shop online in the middle of the night
Push through the pain 挺过痛苦 Episode 190704
/ 04 Jul 2019 It's going to hurt!
Feel the burn 感受肌肉的灼烧感 Episode 190702
/ 02 Jul 2019 Learn a useful phrase to encourage someone to exercise harder
Bulk up 身体变壮实；事物添分量 Episode 190627
/ 27 Jun 2019 Learn a fitness-related phrase
Sweat it out 做高强度的运动锻炼 Episode 190625
/ 25 Jun 2019 Learn a useful phrase to describe what happens when you work hard physically
A gym bunny 健身迷 Episode 190620
/ 20 Jun 2019 Learn a useful phrase to say that someone spends a lot of time in the gym
Pump iron 举重锻炼 Episode 190618
/ 18 Jun 2019 Learn a useful phrase to say that someone lifts weights for exercise
Burn off the calories / pounds 运动减脂 Episode 190613
/ 13 Jun 2019 Learn a useful phrase which has a similar meaning to ‘lose weight’
You’ve got it in the bag 稳操胜券 Episode 190611
/ 11 Jun 2019 Learn a winning expression
The light at the end of the tunnel 苦尽甘来 Episode 190606
/ 06 Jun 2019 A positive phrase about the end of a difficult period
Keep your chin up 保持干劲 Episode 190604
/ 04 Jun 2019 Stay strong and motivated
Keep your eyes on the prize 盯住目标，心无旁鹜 Episode 190530
/ 30 May 2019 Don't get distracted by this phrase!
Keep your nose to the grindstone 埋头苦干 Episode 190528
/ 28 May 2019 Time to focus on your studies!
Have had enough 受够了 Episode 190523
/ 23 May 2019 I can’t take it any more!
Fed up 厌烦，厌倦 Episode 190521
/ 21 May 2019 A phrase to use when you’re annoyed
Made up 欣喜不已，兴高采烈 Episode 190516
/ 16 May 2019 A happy phrase
Have mixed feelings about 心情复杂 Episode 190514
/ 14 May 2019 Not just one feeling!
Get on and get off 上下公共汽车等交通工具 Episode 190509
/ 09 May 2019 What types of vehicles do we get on and get off?
Set off 出发、启程 Episode 190507
/ 07 May 2019 Are you ready to set off a journey of English learning with us?
End up 到头来，最终到达 Episode 190502
/ 02 May 2019 A phrase about the end of a journey or a final situation
Give up 停止做一件事 Episode 190430
/ 30 Apr 2019 Which bad habits would you stop doing?
Things are looking up 情况开始好转 Episode 190425
/ 25 Apr 2019 Learn an optimistic expression
Prove difficult 做事困难 Episode 190423
/ 23 Apr 2019 Is it hard or easy to do?
Stop off 中途停留或拜访一处 Episode 190418
/ 18 Apr 2019 Would you like to stop off for an English phrase?
Firm up 敲定、落实 Episode 190416
/ 16 Apr 2019 A phrase about making arrangements
Go out vs hang out 出去走走 vs 一起玩耍 Episode 190411
/ 11 Apr 2019 What's the difference between these two phrases?
Get in and get out 上下车 Episode 190409
/ 09 Apr 2019 Get in the ...?
Get held up 受阻无法前进 Episode 190404
/ 04 Apr 2019 It can be frustrating to get held up
Pencil in 暂定 Episode 190402
/ 02 Apr 2019 A phrase based on a common writing tool
Check out 去看看 Episode 190328
/ 28 Mar 2019 Check out what this useful phrase means
Spring into action 立刻行动起来 Episode 190326
/ 26 Mar 2019 Stand by to learn a new phrase!
Besotted with someone 迷得神魂颠倒 Episode 190321
/ 21 Mar 2019 We’re totally besotted with Today’s Phrase
Fall for someone 迷恋上一个人 Episode 190319
/ 19 Mar 2019 Have you ever fallen for anyone?
Be loved up 恩恩爱爱 Episode 190314
/ 14 Mar 2019 An informal phrase about being in love
End it with someone 结束一段感情 Episode 190312
/ 12 Mar 2019 An expression about ending a relationship
Settle down 安顿下来 Episode 190307
/ 07 Mar 2019 Are you tired of being on the road?
Grow apart 渐渐疏远 Episode 190305
/ 05 Mar 2019 Don’t grow apart
Give the silent treatment 采取不理睬的态度 Episode 190228
/ 28 Feb 2019 An expression about the way to treat someone
Get over someone 忘记一个人 Episode 190226
/ 26 Feb 2019 Move on with your life
To be seeing someone 和某人约会交往 Episode 190221
/ 21 Feb 2019 Are you seeing anyone?
Ask someone out 请人出来约会 Episode 190219
/ 19 Feb 2019 Are you interested in going on a date with me?
Pig out 大吃特吃 Episode 190214
/ 14 Feb 2019 What do you like to pig out on?
As happy as a pig in muck 乐不可支 Episode 190212
/ 12 Feb 2019 Are you as happy as a pig in muck?
Pigs might fly 太阳打西边出来了 Episode 190131
/ 31 Jan 2019 When might pigs fly? Probably never
Make a pig’s ear of something 搞得一团糟 Episode 190129
/ 29 Jan 2019 Let’s hope you don’t make a pig’s ear of the Year of the Pig!
Stick to something 坚持下去，信守承诺 Episode 190124
/ 24 Jan 2019 Never give up!
Give something a go 试一把 Episode 190122
/ 22 Jan 2019 Don’t be afraid to try new things!
Take up 开始参与新活动 Episode 190117
/ 17 Jan 2019 Are you interested in starting a new hobby?
Order a takeaway 订外卖 Episode 190115
/ 15 Jan 2019 What to do if you want to stay at home and not cook
Eat in or take away 堂食或外带 Episode 190110
/ 10 Jan 2019 Where would you normally eat the food you’ve bought?
Go off 食物变质 Episode 190108
/ 08 Jan 2019 When food turns bad
Have a look around 四处看看 Episode 190103
/ 03 Jan 2019 Find out what this phrase means!
Meet up with 与人见面 Episode 190101
/ 01 Jan 2019 To get together
Out of shape 身材走形 Episode 181227
/ 27 Dec 2018 An expression related to body and health
Wolf down 狼吞虎咽 Episode 181225
/ 25 Dec 2018 You eat too fast!
Go over 仔细检查 Episode 181220
/ 20 Dec 2018 Could you please look at this document again?
Personal best 个人最好成绩 Episode 181218
/ 18 Dec 2018 How fast can you run?
Hit the books 做功课、看书 Episode 181213
/ 13 Dec 2018 It’s time to study
As mad as a hatter 疯疯癫癫 Episode 181211
/ 11 Dec 2018 How do we use this expression?
Rub someone up the wrong way 惹恼某人 Episode 181206
/ 06 Dec 2018 Don’t stroke a cat the wrong way!
Dance to the beat of one's own drum 我行我素 Episode 181204
/ 04 Dec 2018 Describing a unique character!
Learn something by heart 牢记于心 Episode 181129
/ 29 Nov 2018 Are you able to say it without looking?
Pull an all-nighter 开夜车 Episode 181127
/ 27 Nov 2018 Do you often stay up late?
Push yourself 突破自我 Episode 181122
/ 22 Nov 2018 Try a little harder!
Cram for 考前抱佛脚 Episode 181120
/ 20 Nov 2018 Don’t leave it till the last minute!
Work out 锻炼身体 Episode 181115
/ 15 Nov 2018 Time to hit the gym!
Call a spade a spade 实话实说 Episode 181113
/ 13 Nov 2018 Speak up!
Square the circle 做不可能的事情 Episode 181108
/ 08 Nov 2018 It’s almost impossible to do!
A chequered past 好坏参半的过去 Episode 181106
/ 06 Nov 2018 What did this person do?
Want for nothing 要什么有什么 Episode 181101
/ 01 Nov 2018 What kind of life is this expression used to describe?
Eye-opener 让人大开眼界的事物 Episode 181030
/ 30 Oct 2018 Be prepared for a surprise!
Fight like cat and dog 争吵不休 Episode 181025
/ 25 Oct 2018 An animal phrase to describe a human situation
Crisis averted 危机已解除 Episode 181023
/ 23 Oct 2018 A phrase used to express relief
A fair-weather friend 酒肉朋友 Episode 181018
/ 18 Oct 2018 Does this phrase have anything to do with weather?
Live in clover 养尊处优 Episode 181016
/ 16 Oct 2018 A life of comfort and luxury
The pot calling the kettle black 五十步笑百步 Episode 181011
/ 11 Oct 2018 What a perfect example of the pot calling the kettle black!
Train your sights on something 立志做 Episode 181009
/ 09 Oct 2018 Aim to learn a new English expression today!
Be streets ahead 遥遥领先 Episode 181004
/ 04 Oct 2018 Are you better at English than your friend? Learn this phrase
Over-egg the pudding 画蛇添足 Episode 181002
/ 02 Oct 2018 Will this spoil the pudding?
The life and soul of the party 灵魂人物 Episode 180927
/ 27 Sep 2018 Are you good at mixing with people?
The third degree 严厉盘问 Episode 180925
/ 25 Sep 2018 Do you get the third degree?
Knuckle down 开始努力工作、学习 Episode 180920
/ 20 Sep 2018 Put your best foot forward!
Be in the hot seat 处境尴尬，身负难任 Episode 180918
/ 18 Sep 2018 To be in a difficult position where you have a lot of responsibility
Blow hot and cold 忽冷忽热，摇摆不定 Episode 180913
/ 13 Sep 2018 Make up your mind!
Lock horns 争论不休 Episode 180911
/ 11 Sep 2018 What a fight!
Talk of the devil 说曹操，曹操就到 Episode 180906
/ 06 Sep 2018 Here she comes!
Rain on your parade 泼冷水 Episode 180904
/ 04 Sep 2018 My plans are ruined!
When reality bites 当现实给了你一巴掌的时候 Episode 180830
/ 30 Aug 2018 When you finally have to face reality
The sands of time 时间的流沙 Episode 180828
/ 28 Aug 2018 Time is running out!
Away with the fairies 心不在焉、不切实际 Episode 180823
/ 23 Aug 2018 A word which means someone’s distracted or daydreaming
Too many cooks spoil the broth 厨子太多烧坏汤，人多误事 Episode 180821
/ 21 Aug 2018 The more the merrier?
Rose-tinted spectacles 过于乐观的态度 Episode 180816
/ 16 Aug 2018 Are you too optimistic?
Too hot to handle 过于棘手，难以掌控 Episode 180814
/ 14 Aug 2018 Too difficult or dangerous to tackle
Place in the sun 好境遇 Episode 180809
/ 09 Aug 2018 A phrase which describes being in a desirable position
To swim upstream 逆流而上 Episode 180807
/ 07 Aug 2018 Which is easier – swimming upstream or downstream?
Catch the sun 皮肤被晒黑 Episode 180802
/ 02 Aug 2018 Did you go to the beach this summer?
Walking on sunshine 兴高采烈，喜不自胜 Episode 180731
/ 31 Jul 2018 An expression that means someone is feeling very happy
Indian Summer 秋老虎 Episode 180726
/ 26 Jul 2018 This phrase does not have anything to do India
Skin and bones 皮包骨头 骨瘦如柴 Episode 180724
/ 24 Jul 2018 Learn a phrase to describe someone who is very thin
Brain food 健脑食品 Episode 180719
/ 19 Jul 2018 This phrase could show you how to improve your mental capabilities
To have no appetite for something 对事物“不感冒” Episode 180717
/ 17 Jul 2018 Learn the meaning of this phrase here
Fall from grace 失去人心 Episode 180712
/ 12 Jul 2018 What happens when you do something bad?
A narrow escape 侥幸逃脱 Episode 180710
/ 10 Jul 2018 Learn this phrase to describe just escaping danger
To fall on deaf ears 置若罔闻 Episode 180705
/ 05 Jul 2018 Learn this phrase if you know someone who does not listen to what you say
Someone likes the sound of their own voice 以自我为中心，滔滔不绝 Episode 180703
/ 03 Jul 2018 Is it bad to like the sound of your own voice?
Have seen better days 今非昔比 光彩不再 Episode 180628
/ 28 Jun 2018 Use this phrase to describe something that is no longer new
To tick all the boxes 满足所有的要求 符合所有的标准 Episode 180626
/ 26 Jun 2018 Use this phrase when you meet all the necessary requirements
Keep your wits about you! 保持头脑清醒 随机应变 Episode 180621
/ 21 Jun 2018 Are you ready to react to an unexpected situation? Learn a phrase which describes this
Fall by the wayside 半途而废 Episode 180619
/ 19 Jun 2018 This phrase teaches you how to say 'stop doing something' midway through
Name and shame 点名批评 Episode 180614
/ 14 Jun 2018 A useful phrase for when you want to openly criticise a person
A chip off the old block 相貌品性酷似父母 Episode 180612
/ 12 Jun 2018 Learn a way to say you are similar to your parents
Food for thought “精神食粮”引人深思 Episode 180607
/ 07 Jun 2018 A phrase that will leave you thinking
The upper hand 占据上风 Episode 180605
/ 05 Jun 2018 A phrase to say you are in control
To fight fire with fire 以牙还牙 Episode 180531
/ 31 May 2018 use your opponent's technique against them
To steady yourself 把握节奏 稳住自己 Episode 180529
/ 29 May 2018 To enter or remain in a balanced state
Business as usual 一切照旧 Episode 180524
/ 24 May 2018 Things are the same as always
Flesh and blood 血肉之亲 Episode 180522
/ 22 May 2018 A phrase referring to a member of your family
Mix business with pleasure 寓商于乐 Episode 180517
/ 17 May 2018 To combine work with social activities
As safe as houses 非常安全 Episode 180515
/ 15 May 2018 An expression which means to be perfectly safe and secure
Get down to business 言归正传 Episode 180510
/ 10 May 2018 Let’s talk about what matters most
To touch a raw nerve 触及痛处 Episode 180508
/ 08 May 2018 A phrase about upsetting someone
To get your foot in the door 踏入职场的大门 Episode 180503
/ 03 May 2018 It is important to take the first step
To be footloose and fancy-free 自由自在 无拘无束 Episode 180501
/ 01 May 2018 Free of all commitments
To jump ship 弃船先逃=跳槽 Episode 180426
/ 26 Apr 2018 To abandon a difficult situation
Somebody's hands are tied 无能为力 Episode 180424
/ 24 Apr 2018 A phrase that means someone cannot act freely as he or she wants
To tickle your taste buds 刺激你的味蕾 Episode 180419
/ 19 Apr 2018 What food do you enjoy?
To pull your finger out 加把劲 Episode 180417
/ 17 Apr 2018 A phrase which means to start to do more work or make more effort
To have the Midas touch 拥有“点石成金”的赚钱本领 Episode 180412
/ 12 Apr 2018 Can you turn stone into gold?
A pipe dream 白日梦 Episode 180410
/ 10 Apr 2018 In your dreams!
A clean bill of health 身体健康证明/公司运营合格证明 Episode 180405
/ 05 Apr 2018 A statement that shows someone or something is in a healthy state
A change is as good as a rest 调换工作益如休息 Episode 180403
/ 03 Apr 2018 It’s good to change your environment once in a while
To catch someone off guard 令人猝不及防 Episode 180329
/ 29 Mar 2018 A surprising phrase!
Yes-man 唯命是从的人；好好先生 Episode 180327
/ 27 Mar 2018 Someone who always says yes to impress their superior
To come down to the wire 直到最后一刻才见分晓 Episode 180322
/ 22 Mar 2018 A phrase about something that only becomes clear at the last moment
Cutthroat 竞争激烈 Episode 180320
/ 20 Mar 2018 A word which means competition is fierce
To cut corners 贪便宜 走捷径 Episode 180315
/ 15 Mar 2018 It's not always best to take the easiest path
Corner the market 垄断市场 Episode 180313
/ 13 Mar 2018 Learn an English phrase related to business