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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

to be on a budget

to have a limited amount of money to spend · to need to be careful with expenses

What's the situation?

This phrase is your financial superhero cape! 🦸‍♀️ It means you've got a specific amount of cash to work with and need to make every dollar count. Perfect for when you're trying to save up, pay off debt, or just avoid impulse buys!

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ballpark figure

a rough estimate · an approximate number

What's the situation?

Imagine you're in a meeting, and someone asks for a quick estimate on something, but you don't have the exact numbers yet. 🧐 You're not trying to be precise, just giving a general idea. That's when 'ballpark figure' comes to the rescue! It's like saying, 'I don't have the exact stats, but here's a rough idea.' 🎯