Out with the old, in with the new

Learning English Conversations

BBC

Language Learning, Education

4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 30 December 2019

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Summary

As 2020 approaches, learn a phrase to describe what you can do at this time of year.

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0:00.0	This is a download from BBC Learning English.
0:03.0	To find out more, visit our website.
0:06.0	The English we speak.
0:09.0	From BBC learning English.
0:11.0	com.
0:14.0	Hello, it's time for the English we speak.
0:17.0	With you, Rob.
0:18.0	And you, Faye, hello.
0:20.0	So Rob, another year over.
0:23.0	Yes, goodbye 2019. It's been a good year.
0:27.0	But it's time for a clear-up.
0:30.0	Rob's tidying up.
0:34.0	Why, Rob?
0:35.0	Well, there's so much junk lying around.
0:38.0	Let's clear out the old stuff.
0:40.0	I'd like to start the new year with a tidy office.
0:43.2	Oh right, we can say out with the old, in with a new.
0:48.1	Out with the old, in with a new.
0:50.6	Yep, a good expression, Faye Faye. You mean leave old things or old ideas behind and start
0:56.4	fresh with new things or ideas? I do. It's often said around New Year. Well, I better get on with getting rid of old things.
1:04.1	While we hear some examples of this phrase in action.
1:10.4	It's time for me to get rid of my old boots and buy a new pair.
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