Feb 27 • General discussion
Watch British TV With Me – Thursday 26th of February, 2026
José Carlos and I managed to finish the episode we started last week ('Race Across The World').
He understood everything pretty well this week – would you agree, José Carlos?
The only problem we had was with the teenager from Yorkshire, who had a very languid style of speaking. He was also a bit of an overgrown child, to be honest. And a complete wimp!
Wimp (noun, informal) – a person who is seen as weak, timid, or lacking courage.
Anyway, enough of my yakking...
How many of these words and expressions do you know?
1. Wad of cash
Definition: A thick bundle of paper money.
Example: He pulled a wad of cash from his pocket to pay.
2. There’s a lot more riding on it
Definition: A lot depends on the outcome.
Example: This isn’t just a game — there’s a lot more riding on it.
3. Bed and board (noun phrase)
Definition: Accommodation and meals provided together.
Example: The job includes bed and board on the island.
4. To be in a pickle (idiom)
Definition: To be in a difficult situation.
Example: We’re in a pickle if the car doesn’t start.
5. Step up (phrasal verb)
Definition: To take responsibility or make more effort.
Example: Alex, you need to step up and lead the team.
6. To diss (verb, informal)
Definition: To show disrespect towards someone or something.
Example: Don’t diss the idea before hearing it properly.
7. I could do with sth/sb (expression)
Definition: I would benefit from or like to have.
Example: I could do with a coffee right now.
8. To lag behind
Definition: To fall behind others in progress.
Example: Some students began to lag behind in maths.
9. What do you reckon?
Definition: What do you think?
Example: What do you reckon — should we go for it?
10. We’re tight (adjective, informal)
Definition: We don’t like spending money; stingy.
Example: We’re tight, so we always look for discounts.
11. Square (adjective)
Definition: Conventional or old-fashioned.
Example: Sue was a little bit square compared to the others.
12. Sort something out (phrasal verb)
Definition: To resolve or arrange something.
Example: Don’t worry, we’ll sort something out.
13. Shell out (phrasal verb)
Definition: To pay money, often unwillingly.
Example: He wasn’t happy about shelling out €68.
14. Absolutely buzzing (adj. informal)
Definition: Extremely excited or happy.
Example: She was absolutely buzzing after the win.
15. Off the beaten track (idiom)
Definition: Far from popular or tourist areas.
Example: They found a village off the beaten track.
16. Ain’t (contraction, informal)
Definition: Non-standard form of “am not,” “is not,” “are not,” etc.
Example: This ain’t good.
17. Get stuck (verb phrase)
Definition: To become unable to move or continue.
Example: We got stuck in traffic for hours.
18. Get a lift
Definition: Receive a ride in someone’s vehicle.
Example: We got a lift to the station.
19. Swing by (phrasal verb)
Definition: To visit a place briefly.
Example: Let’s swing by the statue on the way.
20. To be hot on someone’s heels (idiom)
Definition: To be very close behind someone.
Example: The police were hot on their heels.
21. Leg of the journey
Definition: Tne section of a longer trip.
Example: The next leg of the journey took five hours.
22. To hitchhike (verb)
Definition: To travel by getting free lifts from passing drivers.
Example: They hitchhiked across the country.
23. Have a hunch
Definition: To have a strong feeling without proof.
Example: I have a hunch we’re going the wrong way.
P.S.
Next week's session starts at 7 pm on Wednesday the 4th of March.
See you there! 🙂
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