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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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What's the ETA?

What's the estimated time of arrival/completion? · When do you expect it to be ready/done?

What's the situation?

This phrase is your secret weapon when you need to politely inquire about a deadline, delivery, or when a task will be wrapped up. 🚀 It's perfect for getting a clear timeline without sounding demanding! Imagine you're eagerly awaiting a project update or a crucial package. This is the go-to question!

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What's the turnaround?

How long will it take to complete? · When can we expect it to be finished?

What's the situation?

This expression is super handy when you've just assigned a task or requested a report and you need to know the expected completion time. ⏰ It's a professional and direct way to ask about the timeline without sounding pushy or impatient. Perfect for project management and planning!

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under the gun

under pressure · facing a tight deadline · feeling intense scrutiny

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when you're feeling the heat 🔥 because a project is due soon or everyone's watching your progress! It's like having a spotlight on you with a ticking clock. ⏰

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by end of day

by the end of the workday · before the close of business

What's the situation?

Ever been in a meeting and heard someone say this? 🗓️ It means they need something completed or submitted before the workday officially wraps up! Think of it as a friendly but firm deadline, usually around 5 PM for most office jobs. ⏰ No excuses, just results!

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up against the clock

have very little time to do something · under pressure due to a deadline

What's the situation?

Imagine you've got a huge project due tomorrow morning, and you just started brainstorming tonight! 😱 You're definitely feeling the pressure and need to work super fast. That's when you're 'up against the clock'!

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crunch time

a period when a lot of work has to be done in a short time · a critical period

What's the situation?

Ever felt like you're suddenly in a high-stakes race against the clock, with deadlines looming and coffee being your only friend? ☕️ That, my friend, is `crunch time`! It's that intense period just before a big deadline or project completion when everyone has to pull out all the stops. 🎢

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by close of business

end of the workday · before the workday finishes

What's the situation?

Ever had that urgent task pop up that *just has* to be done today? 😱 'by close of business' is your go-to phrase for setting a clear deadline within the current workday. It's super common in emails and quick chats when you need something wrapped up before everyone clocks out! 💼

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to buy some time

delay something · gain a delay

What's the situation?

This phrase is super handy when you're facing a deadline, but you need a little extra breathing room to finish a task, get more information, or make a well-thought-out decision. 🕰️ It's like asking for a time-out in a game to rethink your strategy!

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put a rush on it

handle it quickly · make it a top priority

What's the situation?

You've got a deadline looming, or a client needs something ASAP! 💨 When you need to tell someone to speed things up because time is of the essence, this expression is your best friend. It signals urgency without being overly aggressive. 💪

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hard stop

a firm deadline · a non-negotiable end time

What's the situation?

Imagine you're in a meeting that just keeps going... and going... 😩 A 'hard stop' is your superpower to ensure it actually ends on time! It's super common in busy corporate environments where everyone's schedule is packed. Think of it as a polite, firm way to say, 'Okay, folks, we *really* need to wrap this up!'