Common Expressions in the UK

Learn how to use these everyday British English expressions, along with some useful pronunciation and accent tips! I used all of these expressions in a recent episode of my podcast, so I felt inclined to share the explanations with you all. These expressions include idioms and phrasal verbs.

Remember, you don't NEED an RP British accent to speak English well... There are loads of accents out there! I'm just here to help people who have a love for modern versions of RP.

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[comtamsuonnuong]

Can't help falling in love with your British accent :>

[el_fuego]

My Car is on its last legs, the engine is just hanging by a thread. So, I work my ass off to get a new one. Now, I am pouring my heart to my friend telling him that I am sucker for BMW, and I am already in touch with BMW seller :)

[hakimhkm]

you were born to teach us
your accent is so clear and awsome

[aprillong]

Hello Elliot, whenever I listen to you I feel like I'm a Brit coz I understand every word you say, that's how good you are. I'm a sucker for your voice, your sound and your teaching. Love you. 'On their last legs ' is new for me

[カレンステファニーテイラー]

Your British accent is comfortable to my ears.
In this video, there are lots of interesting useful expressions I have never heard! Thanks!

[sanggreixaymae]

I can't take my eyes off you. I can't stop smiling while watching you 😅😊😍💕

[nemhoithemlhungdim]

"Pour your heart out " Never heard about this before. Thanks alot, I'm gonna started using this from now.

[yesheylhamo]

I wanted to express my gratitude for your teachings and I really appreciate the way you teach.

[mikerocha]

Thank you very much.

Best regards from Brazil.

[elpobrecitohabladorcronica]

After listening your videos I can think and speak more fluently. I'm sure. Listening is the most important thing to learn a language. Thanks for your help. Elliot, you are the best.

[kojenrobitan]

Hi sir. I am interested in your accent, and I am listening to you for two years. Actually one day, someone told me that my English language is disgusting😪. But after that day, I started listening to you. Now when someone hears my pronunciation, he or she says that your accent is just like British people, especially that person who told me"your language is disgusting". In the end, l can just say thanks for your help.😊

[onlyelleenchan]

I’m Chinese from Singapore, gratefully I used to watch Elliot videos because it helped me to understand why British was saying to me “Good morning, are you alright!” during my england trip last week, especially in the York.
Learned it from Elliot’s video (how to answer to “how are you”).

[iammrt]

To be frankly, I have followed you for almost 2 years. You really help me a lot about listening; I can understand every words you said. You are the best english teacher I have ever met. Cheers.

[lamansuleymanova]

1)On their/its last legs
2)Hanging by a thread
3)A sucker for something/somebody
4)Pour your heart out
5)In touch

[abeerra-]

So interesting!
We have in our Arabic language the same expressions:
1-on their last legs:on their last life.
2-Hanging by a thread : standing on one single hair.
3-pour my heart out : he/she dried my heart
I couldn't find a similar expression for The last English expression 😁

[kymmaechow]

More than your british accent, I think is your voice, it's really a pleasure hear you...

[divinedancer]

Your voice is so strong n emphatic, you should work for Hollywood .

[adrianabertramo]

you are so clear, and it is amazing to hear you speaking

[laithmiry]

Really, you’re one of perfect an English teacher, Specially your accent British 👌, btw u have a good sound

[alicerossi_ap]

I like all these useful expressions, thank you Elliott for teaching them to us 🌼
The one that suits me perfectly right now is: I worked my ass off all this week and (I add) I'm quite knackered tonight 😪