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Today's Expressions

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to lose heart

to become discouraged · to lose hope or confidence

What's the situation?

Imagine you've been working really hard on a project, pouring your heart and soul into it, but then you hit a major roadblock. 🚧 Or maybe you've been trying to learn a new skill, and after a few tries, you just can't seem to get it right. That crushing feeling of wanting to give up? That's when you "lose heart." It's about feeling discouraged and losing your motivation or hope. Don't worry, it happens to the best of us! 💪✨

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to feel deflated

to feel a sudden loss of energy or enthusiasm · to feel disappointed or discouraged

What's the situation?

Imagine you're super excited about a plan, and then it suddenly gets cancelled. 😭 Or you've been working hard on something, and it doesn't turn out as expected. That feeling of disappointment and loss of energy? That's when you 'feel deflated'! It's like a balloon that's lost all its air.