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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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Chalk it up to experience!

Consider a negative event or mistake as a lesson learned · learn from a past error

What's the situation?

Ever made a mistake, maybe lost a little cash or time, and just had to shrug it off? 🤷‍♀️ This expression is your go-to for acknowledging a setback but reframing it as valuable learning, not just a loss. It's like saying, "Well, that sucked, but at least I won't do *that* again!" 😂

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Oops!

A small mistake · I made a small error

What's the situation?

This little gem is perfect when you make a minor, often harmless, mistake. Think dropping a pen, spilling a tiny bit of coffee, or saying something slightly incorrect. It's usually followed by a quick fix or an apology. 😅

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to put your foot in your mouth

to say something foolish or embarrassing unintentionally · to make a gaffe

What's the situation?

Ever said something totally innocent but it accidentally came out all wrong? 😬 This expression is for those cringe-worthy moments when you unintentionally say something foolish, inappropriate, or embarrassing! We've all been there!

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to be filled with regret

feeling deep sorrow or disappointment about something you've done or not done

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for those times when you reflect on past decisions or actions and wish you could change them. 😔 It conveys a deep sense of sorrow or disappointment about something that has happened, or perhaps something that didn't happen, and the impact it has on you.

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to slip one's mind

to forget something · to completely forget

What's the situation?

Ever walked out of the store, only to realize you completely forgot that one crucial item you *actually* went for? 🤦‍♀️ This expression perfectly captures that moment of accidental forgetfulness. It's like your brain just decided to hit the 'delete' button on that one specific task! 😅

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to feel sheepish

to feel a bit embarrassed · to feel awkward or foolish

What's the situation?

Ever accidentally called your boss "Mom" or said something super silly in a serious meeting? 🤦‍♀️ That cringey feeling you get? That's when you "feel sheepish"! It's perfect for those moments when you're a little embarrassed, maybe because you made a minor mistake or said something a bit foolish. It's not about deep shame, but more about a light, awkward blush. ✨

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drop the ball

to make a mistake · to fail to do something important · to mess up

What's the situation?

Ever had one of those moments where you totally forgot a deadline or missed a crucial detail? 😩 That's when you 'drop the ball'! It means you made a mistake or failed to complete a task, often due to carelessness. We've all been there! 😅

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to have egg on your face

to be embarrassed · to look foolish

What's the situation?

Ever made a huge mistake in public or said something completely wrong? 😅 This expression is perfect for those cringe-worthy moments when you realize you've made a fool of yourself! It describes feeling deeply embarrassed, often because of something silly or stupid you've done.

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