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Neil: Welcome to The English We Speak. I'm Neil.
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Feifei: And I'm Feifei.
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Neil: You're a pretty polite person, aren't you, Feifei?
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Feifei: Well, thanks. I don't know. I do try to be!
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Neil: That was a very polite answer! But sometimes
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we want to say things that are very honest,
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or that others might not want to hear.
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Feifei: For example, I ask you: "Do I look tired today?"
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Neil: Well, I could directly say:
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"Yes, you do look a bit tired."
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Feifei: Or you could start with today's slang expression
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'not gonna lie'.
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Neil: Not gonna lie Feifei, you do look a little tired.
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Feifei: I know, I need to get to bed earlier!
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'Gonna' of course, is short for 'going to'.
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Using this phrase indicates that you're choosing
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to be honest rather than polite.
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Neil: It's not only used for honest criticism,
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we might also use it before something we're very
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proud of, or something we boast about.
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For example: I love recording these programmes.
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Though I'm not gonna lie, I'm the best presenter
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in this team.
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Feifei: Whoah, that's enough. I'm sure everyone listening
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agrees that I'm the best presenter.
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Neil: Of course you're a fantastic presenter, Feifei.
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Just an example!
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Feifei: Talking of examples, let's hear a few more.
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Examples: A: Fancy coming round for dinner tomorrow?
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B: Absolutely. If you're making your famous roast?
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A: Oh yes. Not gonna lie, it's the best roast in town!
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Slow down! You really are a terrible driver Mark,
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not gonna lie.
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Not gonna lie, I absolutely love my job.
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I feel so happy when I walk through the office door every day.
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Neil: That last example sounds just like me.
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Especially as I'm (coughs) the best presenter.
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Feifei: OK, OK, that joke is getting old now.
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Neil: You're right. OK, one more thing.
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This phrase 'not gonna lie'...
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Feifei: Yes?
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Neil: Not gonna lie, I think some people use it too much!
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Feifei: Yes, it's become a popular phrase
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on social media. Usually accompanied by
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a photo of someone on holiday at the beach
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with a post saying
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"Not gonna lie, it's stunning here!"
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Neil: The kind of post that makes me feel
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jealous when I'm stuck in the office.
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Feifei: But I thought you loved your job?!
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Neil: Oh, I do.
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Feifei: And yes, you are a very good presenter, Neil.
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Neil: That makes me feel much better, not gonna lie.
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Neil and Feifei: Bye.
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