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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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to take a closer look

to examine something in more detail · to inspect carefully

What's the situation?

You're in a store, and something really catches your eye! But before you decide, you want to examine the quality, texture, or details. That's when you 'take a closer look'! 👀 It’s like being a detective for your future purchases! 🕵️‍♀️✨

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to give something a proper look

to examine something carefully · to inspect thoroughly

What's the situation?

You've spotted something interesting in a store, but a quick glance isn't enough. You need to pick it up, check the details, maybe even test it out a bit before deciding if it's the one! 🤔✨

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to check for flaws

to look for imperfections · to inspect for damage

What's the situation?

You know that feeling when you find the perfect item, but then you realize... is it *really* perfect? 🤔 This expression is your go-to for making sure your potential new purchase is in tip-top shape before you take it home. It's all about being a smart shopper! 🕵️‍♀️✨

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to look something over

to examine something quickly or carefully · to inspect

What's the situation?

Imagine you're at your favorite store, and you spot an item that looks amazing! But before you commit, it's always a good idea to 'look it over' to make sure it's perfect, right? 🧐 This phrase is your go-to for giving something a quick but thorough check – whether it's for flaws, features, or just to make sure it's exactly what you want!

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to kick the tires

to inspect something carefully before buying it · to check out the details

What's the situation?

You're at the car dealership, pretending you know a lot about engines (even if you don't 😉). Or maybe you're buying a new gadget and want to make sure it's perfect. This phrase is for when you're doing your due diligence before spending your hard-earned cash! It's all about thoroughly checking something out.

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give something a once-over

to quickly examine something · to quickly inspect something

What's the situation?

Imagine you're in a busy store, eyeing a cool new gadget or a stylish top. You pick it up, but you're not ready for a deep dive into every single detail. You just want to quickly check it for any obvious issues, like a scratch or a missing button, or just to get a general feel for it before deciding to commit. That quick, 'just making sure it's okay' look? That's giving it a once-over! 👀✨

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