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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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to strike out

to fail to find something you were looking for · to have no success in shopping

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when you've gone on a shopping mission, hoping to find that one special item (like a new pair of shoes, a gift, or a specific gadget), but after checking multiple stores, you just couldn't find anything that fit the bill or caught your eye. It perfectly conveys that your shopping efforts were, unfortunately, unsuccessful. 😩

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come up short

fail to meet a target · not be enough

What's the situation?

Ever poured your heart into a project but still didn't quite hit the target? 😓 Or maybe the budget just wasn't enough? This expression perfectly describes falling a little bit short of expectations or a goal. It's super common in professional settings when discussing performance, results, or resources! 📊

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drop the ball

to make a mistake · to fail to do something important · to mess up

What's the situation?

Ever had one of those moments where you totally forgot a deadline or missed a crucial detail? 😩 That's when you 'drop the ball'! It means you made a mistake or failed to complete a task, often due to carelessness. We've all been there! 😅

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come up empty-handed

not find what you were looking for · fail to obtain something

What's the situation?

You went to the store, full of hope, maybe even with a shopping list, but alas! 😔 You couldn't find *that* specific item you desperately needed (or just really wanted). This expression perfectly describes that slightly disappointing feeling of leaving without anything.

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