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Hungry for more idioms and colloquial expressions? Check out our fun Language Snacks to brush up on your vocabulary.

How to describe someone who is similar to his/her parents? Listen to this language snack to find out!

Do you often have free time, but don't know what to do with it? If so, this language snack is just for you.

Do you often have to wait for those people who are late? Use this popular idiom next time you do.

What are you thinking of when you hear the expression "blow your top"? Listen and find out what Nina thinks.

Do you have any questions about this language snack? Just fire away!

No one knows exactly where this expression comes from but it's very useful and common! Listen for more.

Do you get cold feet sometimes? Find out by listening to this podcast.

You can use this expression to describe a close and good relationship with someone. Listen to this language snack to learn more.

Are you planning to go somewhere else? This language snack comes in handy for you!

We have to make a lot of decisions every day. When you can't decide between two choices, you can use this useful language snack introduced in this podcast.

This expression started in the old days when most people wore hats every day. Listen to this language snack to know more.

People might not write letters very often now but this expression about sending letters never goes out of fashion. Let Nina tells you more about this.

There are lots of colourful idioms about animals in English. Listen to this Language snack for one about cats.

Have you ever been disappointed because you missed a chance to do something? Find out more about this expression in this podcast.

You probably have never seen a blue moon but this expression with one is very common. Have a listen to this podcast and learn more about it.

What other words or expressions can you used to express happiness? Find out in this Language Snack.

Do you like to do things without prior planning? If so, this Language Snack suits you best.

Your feet might fall off if you work very hard! Listen to this Language Snack to find out why.

Perhaps you may feel a little ill or sick occasionally. How to tell someone about this? Find out in this Language Snack.

How do you express an uncertain future plan in English? Nina tells you all about it in this Language Snack.

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