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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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How far did you travel?

What distance did you cover on your journey? · What was the length of your trip in terms of distance?

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This is a perfect question to ask someone when they tell you about their trip, especially if they went somewhere exotic or remote! 🌍 It shows genuine interest in the scale of their adventure and can lead to fascinating stories about different modes of transport or challenging journeys. ✈️🚆

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a hop, skip, and a jump away

very close by · a short distance away

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Ever found yourself trying to explain just how close that amazing cafe is to your hotel? Or how easy it is to get from one sight to another? This fun, informal idiom is your best friend! 👯‍♀️ It means something is super, super close – literally, as if you could hop, skip, and jump there. Perfect for giving travel tips or planning your day out! 🗺️✨

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It's quite the trek

It's a long or difficult journey · It's a significant distance to travel

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Imagine you're talking about visiting a remote national park or a friend's house across town that requires multiple transfers. 🗺️ This phrase perfectly describes a journey that's more than just a quick hop – it implies effort, time, or distance! Think of it as saying, "It's not a walk in the park!" 🚶‍♀️⛰️

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a stone's throw away

very close by · a short distance

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Ever tried to find your hotel and it felt like miles, but then someone says, 'Oh, it's just a stone's throw away!'? 😅 This expression is perfect when you want to emphasize that something is super close, almost within reach!

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to make the journey

to travel from one place to another · to complete a trip

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Ever traveled far and wide and felt a sense of accomplishment just by reaching your destination? This phrase perfectly captures the act of traveling a considerable distance to get somewhere. It’s not just about the destination, but the entire process of getting there! 🌍✈️

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to clock in some miles

to travel a lot · to cover a significant distance

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This expression is perfect when you want to talk about having traveled extensively, whether for work or leisure, and gaining a lot of experience on the road! It suggests you've really put in the effort to explore different places. 🌍✈️ If your passport is filled with stamps, this expression is for you!

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