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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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to lose your train of thought

forget what you were going to say · become distracted

What's the situation?

Ever been in the middle of a killer story or a super important point, and then...poof! It's gone? 🤯 This expression perfectly describes that moment when your mind goes completely blank and you forget what you were talking about. It often happens when you're stressed, tired, or suddenly interrupted. ✨

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to feel spaced out

to feel disconnected or dreamy · not fully present mentally

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You know those moments when your mind just... drifts? 🌌 Maybe you're super tired, daydreaming, or just a bit overwhelmed. This expression is perfect for describing that floaty, disconnected feeling when you're physically present but mentally elsewhere! ✨

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to be in a world of one's own

to be completely absorbed in one's thoughts · unaware of one's surroundings

What's the situation?

Ever found yourself staring into space, completely oblivious to your surroundings because you're lost in thought or daydreaming? ✨ That's exactly when you're 'in a world of your own'! It's often used when someone is so focused on their internal world, they miss what's happening externally. Maybe they're deep in thought, worried, or just blissfully imagining things!

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to be preoccupied

deep in thought · distracted by something · absorbed

What's the situation?

Ever had one of those days where your brain is just... elsewhere? 🧐 You might be physically present, but your thoughts are busy planning your next meal, reliving an awkward moment, or worrying about a deadline. That's when you're preoccupied! It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it definitely means you're not fully focused on the current conversation or task. ☁️

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zone out

to stop paying attention · to daydream · to lose focus

What's the situation?

You know those moments when you're physically present but mentally, you've decided to visit a distant galaxy? 🌌 That's exactly when you 'zone out'! It's perfect for when your mind wanders during a boring meeting or a long commute.

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to be miles away

deep in thought · distracted · not paying attention

What's the situation?

Have you ever been so deep in thought, perhaps about something exciting or worrying, that you completely zone out? 🤯 This expression perfectly describes that moment when your body is here, but your mind is off on a grand adventure (or tackling a big problem!). It’s often used when someone isn't paying attention to what's happening around them. 🚀✨

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get sidetracked

to become distracted from your main purpose · to deviate from a planned course of action

What's the situation?

Ever gone to the store for one thing, and suddenly found yourself in a completely different aisle, mesmerized by something shiny? ✨ That's exactly when you 'get sidetracked'! This expression is perfect for describing those moments when your shopping mission takes an unexpected detour, usually because something else caught your eye. It's a fun way to admit you lost focus on your original goal.

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to have your head in the clouds

to be absent-minded · to be dreaming · to be unrealistic

What's the situation?

Ever find yourself staring out the window, completely lost in thought, while everyone else is talking about deadlines? 😅 This expression is perfect for describing someone who's a bit dreamy, distracted, or just not paying attention to what's happening around them. Sometimes it's a sweet, imaginative state, other times it means being a little out of touch with reality. ✨

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to be thrown off

to be surprised or confused by something unexpected · to lose your composure or concentration because of something

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Ever had someone drop a bombshell that totally caught you off guard? 🤯 Or maybe a sudden change of plans made you completely lose your train of thought? That's when you're 'thrown off'! It's like your brain did a little 'What just happened?!' dance.🕺💃

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