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English idioms – to make a killing

Conversation transcript This is Better at English dot com. Welcome to 2-minute English! Today’s phrase is “to make a killing.” “Her new business was a fantastic success; she made a killing in its...

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English idioms: screw up

Welcome to 2 minute English, real-life authentic examples that teach you business English vocabulary, slang, idioms and more—all in just two minutes a day. Brought to you by Better at English dot com....

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idioms: to keep track (of something)

Transcript 2-minute English is brought to you by Better at English dot com. Today’s phrase is to keep track (of something). Most business people use a calendar to keep track of their appointments. If...

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idioms: to deal with (something)

Transcript Welcome to 2-minute English, brought to you by Better at English dot com. Today’s phrase is to deal with. The government proposed a treaty designed to deal with the problem of global...

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English idioms: to wing it (to improvise)

Transcript Hi and welcome to 2-minute English, brought to you by Better At English dot com. Today’s phrase is to wing it "I didn’t have time to prepare this speech, so I’ll have to wing it." " She...

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Real English conversations: Lori scores a year’s supply of toilet paper

A longish podcast today, where I do a bit more talking than usual. Just trying it out to see how you like it! Transcript Hi and welcome to another edition of Real English Conversations here at Better...

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Real English Conversations: Chick Magnet (idiom)

Transcript Hi, Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from Better At English dot com. Today, my English friend Michael and I talk about the irresistible attraction...

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Idioms: to kick oneself

Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of 2-minute English from BetterAtEnglish.com. This episode is in response to a question from Seref, a...

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Uncensored English – New English learning podcast

Hi everyone! Lori here with a quick announcement. Even though many of you have told me that you don’t mind the occasional swear word or bit of off-color language, I’ve decided that it’s best to keep...

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How to find English idioms that aren’t in the dictionary

Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hello and welcome to Better at English, the podcast that focuses on real English for real people. My name is Lori, and today I’m going to give you a...

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English learning podcast - B@E - itchy palms (superstitions)

Download English lesson podcast and transcript Introduction: Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English conversations from Better at English dot com. In today’s conversation, my...

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Real English Conversations: Don’t step in the dog doo (4 of 4)

Download English lesson podcast and transcript Introduction Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from betteratenglish.com. In today’s conversation, which is...

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Idioms using money or cash

Idioms that use the word money or cash. Give you a run for your money, right on the money, put your money where your mouth is, money talks bullshit walks, cash cow, cold hard cash.

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idiom: to throw (someone) for a loop

Learn the idiom to throw someone/something for a loop, and test yourself with a quiz! The post idiom: to throw (someone) for a loop appeared first on Better at English. © 2017 Lori Linstruth

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