Tread on someone's toes

Tread on someone's toes

Up next

The English We Speak: Wrap it up

Sometimes you just want people to stop. That's one way to use 'wrap it up'. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.Find a free transcript and related programmes here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260615Exams co ...  Show more

The English We Speak: Throw ideas at the wall

Sometimes you want to come up with ideas without thinking too much. That's when you throw ideas at the wall to see if anything sticks. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/fe ...  Show more

Recommended Episodes

Pastimes 1
Croeso: beginners' Welsh - Audio

People talk about what they like to do. 

#128 - TO PIN SOMETHING ON SOMEONE
A Phrasal Verb a Day - Learn English Phrasal Verbs with Luke Thompson

1. to put all the blame onto someone - to accuse someone of doing something, especially if they didn't actually do it also, the fixed phrase: to pin your hopes on something/someone = to put all your hope on one thing, when all other things have failed. For explanations and exampl ...  Show more

#129 - TO PIPE DOWN
A Phrasal Verb a Day - Learn English Phrasal Verbs with Luke Thompson

This phrase is used to tell someone to make less noise, or to stop talking. "Could you pipe down a bit please, I'm trying to work in here!"