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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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What do you reckon?

What do you think? · What's your opinion?

What's the situation?

Ever find yourself needing someone's two cents on a decision, big or small? 🤔 'What do you reckon?' is your go-to phrase! It's a casual and friendly way to ask for someone's opinion or thoughts on something. Perfect for brainstorming ideas or just getting a friend's perspective. ✨

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to keep something in mind

to remember something for the future · to consider something

What's the situation?

When you spot an item you like but aren't quite ready to commit, or a friendly salesperson suggests an alternative! 🤔🛍️ This phrase is your go-to for politely acknowledging a suggestion without making an immediate promise.

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fine-tune

to make small adjustments to something to achieve the best possible result · to optimize or perfect

What's the situation?

Imagine your project is 90% perfect, but you know it could be 100% with a little more love! 🥰 That's when you 'fine-tune' it! It's all about making those tiny, thoughtful adjustments to get things just right, whether it's a presentation, a marketing campaign, or a new process. ✨

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to lose your composure

to become upset · to lose self-control

What's the situation?

Imagine you're in a super important meeting, and suddenly your phone rings loudly! 😱 You might feel your face getting hot and struggle to keep a poker face. That's a perfect moment where you might worry about losing your composure!

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Keep it real!

Be honest · Be authentic · Stay true to yourself

What's the situation?

Ever find yourself in a chat where someone's trying a bit too hard to impress, or maybe you just want your buddy to cut to the chase? This expression is your cool way of saying, "Hey, let's be real here!" or "Just be yourself." It encourages genuine honesty and authenticity in a conversation. 💯

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How's tricks?

How are you? · How are things going?

What's the situation?

This is a super casual and friendly way to ask someone how they are or how things are going, especially if you haven't seen them in a while or just want a quick update! 🤔 It adds a touch of quirky charm to your greetings. ✨

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Mind blown!

feeling amazed · surprised or overwhelmed by new information

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for when you hear something so surprising, interesting, or clever that it completely changes your perspective or makes you re-evaluate everything! 🤯 It's like your brain just did a backflip.

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Where do we stand?

What's the current status or progress?

What's the situation?

You've been working on a project or discussing a plan for a while, and now you need a quick update! 🧐 This phrase is your go-to when you want to check the current status, progress, or position of a situation. It's like asking for a quick GPS update on your business journey! 🗺️✨

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follow up

to check on progress · to continue an action or discussion

What's the situation?

Ever had a meeting or a chat where things were discussed, but nothing concrete happened afterwards? That's where 'follow up' swoops in! 🦸‍♂️ It's super handy for making sure tasks get done, questions get answered, or conversations continue. Basically, it's how you keep the ball rolling professionally!

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What's the big deal?

Why is this important or problematic? · Why are you making such a fuss?

What's the situation?

Ever found yourself in a situation where someone is overreacting to something small, and you're just like, "Chill, it's not that serious"? This phrase is your perfect go-to! 😎 It's used when you want to minimize the importance of something or suggest that someone is exaggerating its significance.

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salty

feeling annoyed or bitter · upset about something trivial

What's the situation?

Ever felt a little grumpy or annoyed about something small, like missing out on the last slice of pizza? 🍕 That's when you're feeling 'salty'! It's perfect for those moments when you're a bit bitter or resentful over something minor. 😉

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to keep one's distance emotionally

to avoid emotional intimacy · to not let others get too close emotionally

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for describing someone who struggles to open up or connect deeply with others. It could be due to past experiences or simply their personality. It’s about creating and maintaining a personal emotional boundary. 🛡️

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grin and bear it

endure something unpleasant with a forced smile · accept a difficult situation stoically

What's the situation?

Imagine you're at a super boring family dinner, but you have to pretend you're having a blast because your grandma is watching. 😱 Or, you've got a tough work project, and you really just want to complain, but you know you have to get through it with a positive attitude. That's when you 'grin and bear it'!

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over the finish line

complete a project · finalize something · successfully finish a task

What's the situation?

This expression is super useful when your team is hustling to wrap up a big project or task that's almost, but not quite, done! It's all about that final push to get everything finalized and out the door. Think of it when you're almost done with a presentation, a report, or even just clearing your inbox!

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Are we Gucci?

Are we good? · Is everything okay between us?

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Feeling a little awkward after a minor misunderstanding? 😬 "Are we Gucci?" is a super chill way to ask if everything is alright, especially after a small disagreement or if you just want to confirm there are no hard feelings. ✨ It's like saying, "Are we cool?" or "Is everything okay between us?"

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raise the bar

improve standards · set higher expectations

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Feeling inspired? This expression is perfect when you want to challenge your team or yourself to achieve better results! ✨ It’s all about aiming for excellence and pushing past previous achievements to set new, higher standards. Think 'good enough' is not enough; let's go for 'amazing'!

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to have good luck with something

to consistently have a positive experience or outcome with a particular item, brand, or store · to find something good easily from a certain source

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Ever feel like certain brands or stores just *get* you? 🤔 This expression is perfect for when you find yourself consistently happy with purchases from a specific place or maker! It means you tend to have positive experiences and find what you're looking for without much hassle. ✨

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to give nothing away

to show no emotion · to hide your thoughts or feelings

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Ever been in a situation where you had to keep a straight face even when you were bursting with excitement (or dread)? 😂 That's when you 'give nothing away'! It's all about keeping your emotions under wraps, whether you're playing poker or trying to look cool when your crush walks by. 😎

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I'll take it

I want to buy this · I choose this one

What's the situation?

You're out shopping and suddenly spot that 'must-have' item you absolutely adore, or you've finally decided on the perfect choice from a few options! 🤩 This is your go-to phrase to tell the salesperson, 'Yes, this is the one for me!' 🛍️ It's super quick, crystal clear, and signals you're ready to make that purchase! 😉

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to be spellbound

completely fascinated · utterly captivated

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Ever been so hooked on something amazing that you just can't look away? ✨ That's exactly when you'd say you're 'spellbound'! It's perfect for describing those moments when a performance, a story, or even a breathtaking view completely captures your attention and emotions. You're left speechless and utterly mesmerized! 🤩

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call it a night

end work or an activity for the evening · go to bed

What's the situation?

Imagine you've been working hard all evening, or maybe just hanging out with friends, and you're ready to wrap things up and head home. 🌙 This is your go-to phrase to signal that it's time to call it quits for the day – or rather, for the night! It's super common and friendly, perfect for when you're just done. 😴

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put a smile on someone's face

make someone happy · cheer someone up

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when you've done something, big or small, that brightens someone's day or lifts their mood. ✨ It's all about bringing joy and making someone feel genuinely happy. Think a thoughtful gesture, a kind word, or even a funny joke! 😂

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take stock (of something)

to pause and review a situation · to evaluate what's happening

What's the situation?

Imagine you're in the middle of a super busy project and things feel a bit chaotic. 🌪️ This phrase is perfect for suggesting a quick pause to understand where everything stands before diving back in. It's like pressing a mental 'reset' button! 💡

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to get off to a good start

to begin well · to have a positive beginning

What's the situation?

Imagine your flight was smooth, your hotel check-in was a breeze, and you immediately found an amazing local cafe. ✨ That's getting off to a good start! This phrase is perfect for when things kick off positively, making you optimistic about what's to come, especially on a trip! 🚀✈️

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