"It drives me up the wall!" and other 'angry' expressions: English Class with Georgie

We all have things that annoy us, and talking about them is one of the most common ways people connect in conversation. From leaving dirty dishes in the sink to crowded trains, pet peeves can get everyone talking! (A pet peeve is something that annoys you).

Don't just say 'it annoys me'. Learn English expressions like 'it grinds my gears' and 'that's my pet peeve'.

👀 Watch the lesson now and then download a FREE worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/3ZESaAa!

Find 'The English We Speak' podcast to learn more expressions and idioms here 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026

This English class was broadcast live on our YouTube channel on 30 July 2026.

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