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And welcome to the English We Speak.
I'm Neil, and joining me is Fei Fei.
Hi there, everyone.
In this program we have an expression you can use when someone has almost succeeded, but not quite.
Now, Fei Fei, could you pass me that lighter please?
Lighter?
What on earth are you doing with that cigar?
You can't smoke in here.
It's a clue.
You have to guess what the expression is.
Oh, ok.
Is it to smoke like a chimney?
Close but no cigar.
Okay.
Is it no smoke without fire?
Close but no cigar.
No.