The English We Speak: Sack something off
The English We Speak

The English We Speak: Sack something off

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 6, 20263 min
  • Language lesson
  • Language learning

I’ve got too many plans. I’m going to sack them off and just chill out this week! Learn how to use 'sack something off' in this programme with Georgie and Feifei. Get a free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-261005 Have you signed up to our email newsletter yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! Get weekly tips from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599 And check out our newly updated website homepage. Find what you're looking for more...

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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. and tell me what you think. I'm going to tell you what I think. I'm going to tell you what I think.

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I'm going to tell you what I think. I'm going to tell you what I think. I'm going to tell you what I think. I'm going to tell you what I think.

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I'm going to tell you what I think. I'm going to tell you what I think. I'm going to tell you what I think. I'm going to tell you what I think.

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