19 Aug 2025
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The English We Speak: A you problem

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Learning English Conversations

This BBC Learning English podcast episode focuses on the informal English expression "a you problem." Two hosts, Feifei and Phil, discuss the phrase's meaning and usage, explaining that it signifies a problem someone needs to solve themselves, often implying the problem is self-inflicted or unimportant to others. The hosts provide examples of the phrase's use in different contexts, illustrating its informal nature and how it can be used both helpfully and somewhat dismissively. The episode includes short audio clips of other speakers using the expression in everyday conversations.

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