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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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curve someone

to reject someone romantically or socially · to dismiss someone's advances

What's the situation?

Imagine someone is trying to flirt with you or ask you out, but you're just not interested. Instead of being harsh, you give them the 'curve'! It's a polite, yet firm, way to signal 'no thanks' without being overtly rude. 🙅‍♀️✨

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chat up

to flirt with someone · to try to start a romantic conversation with someone

What's the situation?

Imagine you're at a party and you spot someone really interesting across the room. What do you do? You might 'chat them up' to get to know them better! 😉 This expression is often used when someone is trying to flirt or start a conversation with romantic intentions.

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to be emotionally available

able to openly express and share emotions · ready for a deep emotional connection

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for discussing someone's capacity for deep relationships or their willingness to truly connect and share feelings. 💖 It's often used when talking about dating, friendships, or even understanding oneself. It means a person isn't just physically present, but also genuinely ready to engage on a deeper, emotional level. If you're looking for a serious connection, you might hope your partner is emotionally available!

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to catch feelings

to develop romantic feelings for someone · to fall in love

What's the situation?

Ever been hanging out with someone as 'just friends' and then, boom, your heart starts doing flip-flops? 💘 'To catch feelings' is the perfect phrase for that unexpected romantic spark! ✨ It means you've developed romantic feelings for someone, often when you didn't intend to or it wasn't part of the original plan.

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shoot your shot

take a chance · try your luck · make an attempt (especially in dating or a bold situation)

What's the situation?

Ever seen someone you *really* like but were too shy to say anything? Or had a big opportunity you were scared to go for? This is the perfect slang for those moments! ✨ It means to go for it, take a risk, and try your luck, usually with a romantic interest or a significant opportunity. You're basically saying, 'What's the worst that could happen?'

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to have a crush on someone

to be infatuated with someone · to have romantic feelings for someone

What's the situation?

Ever felt that fluttery feeling in your stomach when a certain someone walks by? 😍 That's exactly when you've 'got a crush' on them! This expression perfectly describes those early, exciting stages of romantic interest, often before it gets super serious. It's light, fun, and totally relatable! 😉

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get ghosted

to have someone suddenly end all communication with you without explanation

What's the situation?

Ever been texting someone, things are going great, and then POOF! They vanish into thin air? 👻 That, my friend, is getting ghosted. It's especially common in dating but can happen in friendships or even professional settings too. It feels like you've been talking to a literal ghost!

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catch feelings

to develop romantic feelings for someone · to fall for someone

What's the situation?

Ever found yourself thinking about someone a little too much? 🤔 'Catch feelings' is what happens when friendly vibes turn into something deeper, often unexpectedly! ❤️ It's usually about romantic emotions, but not always a full-blown declaration of love – more like the start of something! ✨

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