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Hello.
And welcome to the English We Speak.
With me, Fei Fei and me, Rob.
Hey, Fei Fei, I have a little challenge for you.
Oh, good.
I like a challenge.
Right, well, can you name a bird that has bright feathers?
A parrot?
Nope.
It has big, colourful feathers that it sticks up when it's showing off and trying to attract a mate.
Got it.
A peacock.
Why are you asking?
Well, it's a clue for this authentic English phrase.
Can you think of an expression which describes someone showing off to attract attention?
Yes, Rob, it's peacocking.
I often use it to describe you.