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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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to set someone off

to make someone suddenly angry or upset · to trigger an emotional outburst in someone

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This expression is perfect when you want to describe how a specific action, comment, or situation can cause someone to react with sudden, intense anger or upset. 🤯 It's often used to explain why someone suddenly became emotional, sometimes unexpectedly!

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to leave a mark on someone

to have a lasting and significant emotional or psychological impact on someone

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You know those moments or people that just stick with you? Like a powerful movie or a truly inspiring conversation? 😌 This expression is perfect for describing how something or someone has had a deep, lasting emotional or psychological effect on you. It’s not just a fleeting feeling; it’s something that changes you a little, even subtly. ✨

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to have a tough time

to experience a difficult period or struggle · to face significant challenges

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Ever felt like you're just juggling too many flaming chainsaws? 🔥🪚 This expression is your go-to when you're going through a rough patch, be it at work, in relationships, or just with life's general shenanigans. It's perfectly understood that you're facing difficulties, big or small, and it's okay to admit it!

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a basket case

an emotionally distraught person · someone unable to cope due to stress/anxiety

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Ever had one of those weeks where everything just piles up and you feel like you're about to lose it? 🤯 If you're completely overwhelmed and barely holding it together, you might describe yourself as a "basket case." It's perfect for when you're feeling utterly stressed, anxious, or just emotionally drained. 🫠

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Shook

surprised · shocked · deeply affected

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Feeling completely thrown off by something unexpected? 😲 "Shook" is the perfect word when something totally catches you off guard! It's not just "surprised"; it's a deeper level of shock, amazement, or even being emotionally moved. Think jaw-dropping news or an unexpected plot twist!

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to be in a funk

to be in a low mood · feel a bit down or unmotivated for a short period

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You know those days when you just can't shake off a feeling of mild gloom, even if nothing specific went wrong? 🌧️ That's being in a funk! It's not clinical depression, but more like a temporary slump where your motivation packed its bags and left without saying goodbye. 👋😔

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