Blooming English

Blooming English

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Blooming English episodes

  • A snake in the grass
    A snake in the grass: an untrustworthy person, a person who betrays people behind their backs.
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    5 min
  • A black sheep
    A black sheep: an unusual or unique character in a group or family. Someone who doesn’t belong.
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    4 min
  • Pig
    a pig: 1. a slob, a dirty person
    a greedy person
    2. a police officer
    While pig can mean both a greedy, dirty person and a police officer, the two terms are not related. Referring to a police officer as a pig is negative and disrespectful, but does not mean they are dirty or greedy.
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    5 min
  • Flock
    to flock: for a large group of people to gather together
    A flock of people: a crowd drawn together by something interesting or exciting
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    5 min
  • Foxy/a fox
    a fox: a physically attractive woman
    foxy: sexy, attractive
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    4 min
  • A fish out of water
    A fish out of water: someone who is uncomfortable in a situation, a person who is unsuitable for their role and responsibilities
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    5 min
  • A catch
    A catch: a desirable person, an ideal romantic partner
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    5 min
  • As slippery as an eel
    As slippery as an eel: untrustworthy, devious, good at getting out of trouble.
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    6 min
  • Dinosaur
    A dinosaur is someone or something that is badly out-of-date and old fashioned.
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    7 min
  • Chicken
    To be chicken/to be a chicken: to be a coward, to be easily afraid. This phrase can be used both jokingly, and as an insult.
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    4 min

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