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Today's Expressions

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to have a long journey ahead

to have a long trip or distance left to travel · to face a lengthy period of travel

What's the situation?

Imagine you are at the beginning of an epic road trip or a multi-leg flight. 🗺️✈️ This phrase perfectly captures that feeling when you know you have a lot more ground to cover before reaching your final destination! It's often used when talking about the effort or time involved in the travel itself.

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a long haul

a long and often tiring journey, especially by plane · a long period of sustained effort or time

What's the situation?

Ever been on a flight that felt like it would never end, or driven for hours until you thought your legs would fall off? 😅 This expression is perfect for describing those loooooong journeys or efforts that require a lot of endurance! It's often used for long flights or big projects. Think of it as a trek for your patience! 😴✈️

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to break up the journey

to make a long trip more comfortable or interesting by stopping somewhere or doing something else along the way · to divide a long journey into shorter parts

What's the situation?

Imagine you're driving 10 hours from New York to Toronto. That's a loooong drive! 😱 You might stop for lunch in a cute town, or visit a landmark along the way. That's exactly how you "break up the journey" to make it less tiring and more fun! 🚗💨