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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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to speak one's mind

to say what you truly think or feel · to express your honest opinion

What's the situation?

Ever feel like you're holding back your true thoughts because you don't want to rock the boat? 🚣‍♀️ This expression is for those moments when you gather your courage and decide it's time to share your honest opinion, even if it's a bit uncomfortable. It's about authentic communication, baby!

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level with me

be honest with me · tell me the truth directly

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Ever felt like someone's hinting at something or just not giving you the full picture? 🕵️‍♀️ This is your go-to phrase when you need them to stop beating around the bush and give you the real, unvarnished truth. It's perfect for when you're seeking clarity! ✨

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No filter

speaks without censoring · says whatever comes to mind

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Ever met someone who just blurts out exactly what they're thinking, no matter how wild or unexpected? 🤯 That's having "no filter"! It means you speak your mind without censoring yourself, often leading to hilarious (or sometimes awkward) moments. 😂

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Get to the point

Stop talking around the subject · Say what you really mean

What's the situation?

You know those conversations where someone just keeps circling around the main topic? 😅 This is your go-to phrase when you need a gentle (or not-so-gentle, depending on your tone!) nudge for them to cut to the chase. It's perfect for when you're short on time or just losing patience with rambling.

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beat around the bush

avoid the main topic · not get to the point

What's the situation?

You know those times when someone talks *around* something for ages, but never quite gets to the main idea? 🙄 This expression is perfect for calling out that indirect dance! It's great when you need someone to be direct and say what they mean. 🎯

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to be candid

to be honest · to be frank

What's the situation?

You're in a business meeting, and you need to share your honest, direct opinion about a proposal or idea. 🗣️ It’s a polite way to preface a potentially tough but necessary truth. ✨

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speak your mind

express your opinion honestly · say what you really think

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when you want to encourage someone to share their honest opinion, especially if they seem hesitant or shy. It's a great way to say, 'Don't hold back, your thoughts are valuable! It's okay to disagree!'

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What are you getting at?

What do you mean? · What's your point?

What's the situation?

This is what you say when someone is being indirect, hinting at something, or not quite getting to the point. 🤔 It's like asking, 'Hey, just tell me directly what's on your mind!' when you're a bit confused or impatient. It helps clarify things!

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Be upfront

be direct · be honest

What's the situation?

This phrase is super handy when you need to be direct and honest, especially in a business context. 🗣️ It signals that you're about to say something important, possibly difficult, but you're doing it transparently. Think of it as opening with a verbal 'no filter' warning! 🚫🎤

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get down to brass tacks

focus on the essential facts · get to the core issues

What's the situation?

You know those meetings that just *drag* on? 😫 Everyone's talking, but nobody's actually getting to the point. This is your go-to phrase when it's time to cut through the fluff and focus on what truly matters. It's like saying, "Okay, let's stop beating around the bush and talk business!" 💼✨

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cut to the chase

get to the point · stop wasting time

What's the situation?

Feeling like a meeting is going nowhere, or someone is taking forever to explain something simple? 🤯 'Cut to the chase' is your go-to! It's a polite, yet firm, way to signal, "Let's focus on what truly matters!" 🎯 After all, time is money, right? 💰✨

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