Speak Mango
Quiz 🎲|Every day, one new expression.|

Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

conversation

running low on something

(about a product or resource) to have only a small amount left · to be almost out of stock

What's the situation?

Imagine you're at your favorite store, and you see that popular gadget or snack you love. A staff member casually mentions, 'You know, we're *running low on* these!' 😱 This phrase is perfect for when something is almost out of stock and you might want to grab it before it's gone. It's a subtle hint that you should probably act fast!

conversation

hard to come by

difficult to find or obtain · scarce

What's the situation?

Imagine you're searching for that one-of-a-kind vintage jacket or a limited-edition sneaker. 👟 When you finally find it (or don't!), this phrase perfectly captures the struggle of tracking down those elusive items! It's like saying, 'This isn't something you just trip over at the mall every day!'

conversation

to be in high demand

very popular and sought after · difficult to find because many people want it

What's the situation?

Ever tried to buy that super popular item everyone's talking about, only to find it's always out of stock? 😩 That's when you can say it's **in high demand**! It means tons of people want it, making it hard to get. ✨

© 2026 Speak Mango. All rights reserved.