About this episode

This episode explores various phrases that include the word 'leave' and their meanings.

What's the difference between leaving a bad taste and leaving a lot to be desired? Learn these 'leave' phrases and more now. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minute FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute English They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Topics covered

• language learning
• phrases
• English vocabulary
• idioms
• education

Keywords

• leave phrases
• English language
• vocabulary
• idioms
• language education

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Organizations: BBC

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