The English We Speak: Wrap it up
The English We Speak

The English We Speak: Wrap it up

B1IntermediateJune 16, 20262 min
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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-260615 Exams coming up? Practise your skills with BBC Learning English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/skills Sign up to our newsletter to never miss our updates and learning tips: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

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Hello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases and expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Feifei. Yes, that one. In which colour? Oh yeah, that'll be perfect. When can you deliver it for? Right, yes. And another thing. Phil, Phil, what are you doing? We've got a programme to record.

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I'm just trying to sort out my wife's birthday present. Yes, so yeah, that's fine for the Look, can you wrap it up? We've got to get on with this. The present?

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I can't wrap it up. I haven't bought it yet. No, your phone call. Can you wrap that up?

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