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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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to rein in your emotions

to control or restrain your feelings · to keep your emotions in check

What's the situation?

You know those moments when you're about to *explode* with frustration or *gush* with joy, but you need to keep a cool head? That's when you need to 'to rein in your emotions'! Think about a tense work meeting or a family gathering where you want to stay calm and collected. 🤯🧘‍♀️

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Calm down!

Relax! · Stop being upset!

What's the situation?

Ever seen someone totally freak out over something small? 😅 'Calm down!' is your go-to phrase to gently tell them to chill out. It's for those moments when someone's emotions are running a little too high, and they need to take a deep breath. 🧘‍♀️ It works for stress, anger, or even over-excitement!

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not rise to the bait

not get angry or upset when someone tries to provoke you · not fall for a provocation

What's the situation?

Imagine someone is trying to annoy you with rude comments or unfair criticism, but you manage to keep your cool and not let it get to you. This phrase perfectly captures that moment of emotional victory! 💪 It means you recognize the attempt to provoke you and consciously choose not to react negatively.

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to lose your head

to panic · to lose self-control · to act irrationally

What's the situation?

Imagine a sudden, unexpected problem hits you hard. Your first instinct might be to freak out, but taking a deep breath and thinking clearly is key! This phrase perfectly describes when someone lets panic take over and acts impulsively. 🤯

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to let something roll off your back

to not let something bother you · to not be affected by criticism or insults

What's the situation?

Ever had someone make a rude comment or give you unfair criticism? 😅 This expression is your secret superpower! Use it when you want to show you're brushing off negativity like a pro and refusing to let it ruin your vibe. ✨ It's all about emotional resilience!

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