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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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give it to me straight

tell me honestly · tell me the truth directly

What's the situation?

You're bracing for potentially bad news or just really need someone to stop beating around the bush and tell you the unvarnished truth. It’s perfect when you want honesty, no matter how tough! 😅

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Cut to the chase!

Get to the point · Stop delaying and say what's important

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for those moments when someone is taking too long to explain something, beating around the bush, or just rambling without getting to the core message. 😱 It's typically used when you're short on time or simply running low on patience! ⏰😅

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to get over yourself

to stop being so arrogant/self-pitying/dramatic · to stop thinking you're so important

What's the situation?

You know those moments when a friend is dramatically complaining about a minor issue or acting like they're the only one who matters? 🙄 This is the perfect, albeit direct, phrase to tell them to snap out of it and gain some perspective. It's like saying, "Hey, your feelings are valid, but maybe not *that* valid right now."

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call someone out

to challenge someone publicly about something they said or did · to confront someone about their behavior

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for situations where someone says or does something questionable, and you feel the need to address it directly, often in front of others. It implies a direct confrontation, usually to expose a lie, hypocrisy, or inappropriate behavior. 😱

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Let's talk turkey

to discuss business seriously · to talk frankly about important matters, especially money or difficult subjects

What's the situation?

You've had some friendly small talk, but now it's time to get down to the core reason for your meeting! 💼 This expression is perfect when you want to signal that it's time to stop with the pleasantries and dive into the real issues, especially financial discussions, negotiations, or tough decisions.

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to get straight to the point

to discuss the main issue immediately · to stop talking about unimportant things

What's the situation?

Ever been in a meeting that felt like it was going in circles? 😵 This expression is your secret weapon to gently guide the conversation back to what truly matters! Use it when you want to be efficient and focused. It shows you value everyone's time!

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