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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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How did you get on?

How was your experience? · How did you fare/manage?

What's the situation?

You've just bumped into a friend, Sarah, who just got back from a solo backpacking trip through Southeast Asia. 🎒 You know she's a bit of a novice traveler, so you're curious about her overall experience and how she managed the journey! 🤔 This phrase is perfect for checking in on someone's general progress or experience with a task or event, especially when you know there might have been challenges!

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done and dusted

finished and completed · successfully concluded

What's the situation?

Imagine you've been working on a big project or a pile of chores, and you've finally wrapped everything up! 🥳 This expression is perfect for triumphantly announcing that something is completely finished, often with a sense of relief or accomplishment. ✨

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chuffed to bits

extremely pleased · delighted

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for when you've just bought something you really wanted, and you're absolutely over the moon about it! Think "new phone," "perfect outfit," or "that rare collector's item." You're not just happy; you're *ecstatically* happy! 🎉✨

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to do a spot of shopping

to do some light shopping · to run a quick errand for shopping

What's the situation?

This phrase is perfect for those times when you just need to pick up a few items, not embark on a full-blown retail marathon. Think grabbing some groceries, a new book, or a gift for a friend – quick and easy! 🛍️✨

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to be cross

to be annoyed · to be a bit angry

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for when someone is feeling a little grumpy or irritated, but not absolutely furious. 😠 It's often used when someone is upset about a specific thing or action. You might use it if your friend is 'cross' because you were late, or a child is 'cross' about not getting a toy.

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Fancy a trip to [place]?

Would you like to go to [place]? · Are you interested in visiting [place]?

What's the situation?

This is a super friendly and casual way to ask someone if they'd like to travel to a particular place with you or just to gauge their interest in a destination. 🌍✈️ It's perfect for brainstorming future adventures or just dreaming out loud! ✨

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to be chuffed

very pleased · delighted · happy

What's the situation?

Ever had one of those moments where you're just super happy and delighted about something, but 'thrilled' feels a bit too intense? 😄 That's where 'to be chuffed' comes in! It's a wonderfully informal British English expression to show you're genuinely pleased, especially about a personal achievement or a pleasant surprise! Think of getting a good grade you worked hard for, or finding that last-minute flight deal. ✨

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