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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

I'm feeling a little off

not feeling quite right · feeling slightly unwell or strange

What's the situation?

This is a super versatile phrase for when you're not quite yourself – maybe a bit tired, a little unwell, or just generally out of sorts. 😩 It's your go-to when you want to signal 'I'm not 100%' without going into too much detail. Perfect for those days when you're just not feeling it!

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to be in fine fettle

to be in good health and spirits · to feel energetic and well

What's the situation?

Ever wake up feeling like you could conquer the world? 🚀 That's when you're 'in fine fettle'! It's perfect for those days when your physical and emotional well-being are totally aligned, and you're feeling fantastic. ✨

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to feel like yourself

to feel normal or healthy again · to be back to your usual self

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for when you've been feeling under the weather, stressed, or just a bit off, and you're finally feeling like your usual energetic self again. It implies a return to your normal state of mind or health. 😊

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under the weather

not feeling well · feeling sick

What's the situation?

This is perfect for those days when you wake up feeling a bit sluggish or off. 😱 It's a great expression to say you're not 100%, but not seriously ill either! 🤒✨

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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! 😴✈️