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Today's Expressions

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to have retail fatigue

feeling tired or overwhelmed by shopping · losing interest in shopping

What's the situation?

You know that feeling when you've been scrolling through online stores for hours, or wandered through a mall until your feet hurt, and suddenly... you just can't look at another item? That's retail fatigue! 😩 It's when the joy of shopping turns into a chore.

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to catch up on sleep

to get extra sleep because you haven't had enough · to sleep more than usual to compensate for lost sleep

What's the situation?

After a long flight or a whirlwind trip, you're often left feeling tired. This expression is perfect for when you need to recover from those travel adventures and get back to your optimal self! 😴✈️

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to be worn out

to be extremely tired, often emotionally or mentally · to feel drained

What's the situation?

Ever had one of those weeks where you feel like you've run a marathon, but only mentally? 🤯 That's when you're 'worn out'! It's perfect for expressing deep fatigue, whether from physical exertion or a taxing emotional experience. Think of it as being completely emptied of energy. 🔋⬇️

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I'm beat!

very tired · exhausted · worn out

What's the situation?

You've just finished a super long day at work, ran a marathon (or just ran to catch the bus!), or pulled an all-nighter studying. 😴 This is your go-to phrase to express extreme tiredness in a casual, relatable way! It's like your body is saying, "I'm done, send me to bed!" 🛌✨

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to be in a fog

to feel confused · to be disoriented or unclear in thought · to feel mentally sluggish

What's the situation?

This expression perfectly describes those moments when your brain just feels overloaded or hazy. 😵‍💫 Maybe you've had a really long day, haven't slept enough, or are just emotionally drained, leaving you unable to think clearly. It's like your mind is literally lost in a thick cloud!

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to feel spent

to feel utterly exhausted · to feel drained of energy

What's the situation?

You know those days when you've given it your absolute all, whether it's a marathon work session, an intense emotional conversation, or just a super busy day? This is the perfect phrase for that utterly exhausted, empty feeling. It's not just "tired"; it's "I've got nothing left in the tank" kind of tired! 😴

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to shake off the travel dust

to recover from travel fatigue · to get rid of the lingering effects of a trip

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for when you've just returned from an amazing trip but still feel a bit tired or out of sync with your daily routine. 😴 It's like saying, "I need to get back to normal after all that adventure!" Think of it as shaking off the literal dust from your travels. ✨

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to take a lot out of someone

to be very tiring or demanding (emotionally, mentally, or physically) · to drain one's energy

What's the situation?

Ever had a day or an experience that just completely zaps your energy, leaving you feeling totally drained? 🔋 This phrase perfectly describes something that's been super demanding, whether it's physically, mentally, or emotionally. It's not just 'tired,' it's 'wiped out'!

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to be jet-lagged

to feel tired and disoriented after flying across multiple time zones · to experience jet lag

What's the situation?

Ever flown halfway across the world and felt like your body was still on your previous time zone's schedule? 😵‍💫 That's exactly when you'd use 'to be jet-lagged'! You're super sleepy during the day, wide awake at night, and maybe even a bit grumpy. It's like your internal clock just hit the snooze button for a whole week! 😴✈️