The English We Speak: Say less
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The English We Speak: Say less

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 18, 20262 min
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This modern expression is a way of responding enthusiastically to a suggestion. It means something similar to ‘say no more’. Learn when and how to use it with Georgie and Feifei. As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260817 For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com We send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

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I'm very well too, thank you.

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1:22

Hello and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Fay Fay and I'm joined by Georgie. How are you?

1:34

I'm very well thank you Fay Fay, how are you? I'm very well too, thank you. Now it's time to introduce a new expression to our listeners. I think let's teach a modern phrase this time, Georgie.

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Have you got any of those? Say less, Fay Fay. What? Are you telling me to stop speaking?

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