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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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get a word in edgewise

to contribute to a conversation · to speak when others are talking a lot

What's the situation?

Ever been in a conversation where someone (or everyone!) is talking a mile a minute, and you just can't seem to find an opening to say anything? 🗣️ That's when you can't "get a word in edgewise"! It perfectly captures the frustration of being a listener when you actually want to contribute. 😂

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pipe up

to speak up · to join a conversation · to voice an opinion

What's the situation?

Ever been in a group where everyone's quiet, and then suddenly someone jumps in with an unexpected (and often loud) comment? 🗣️ That's 'piping up'! It’s used when someone speaks, especially when they weren't expected to, or when they speak confidently after a period of silence. It can be positive or negative, depending on the context! 😉

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talk a mile a minute

talk very fast · speak rapidly and without pause

What's the situation?

This expression perfectly describes someone who's speaking incredibly quickly, often because they're super excited, nervous, or just have a lot to say! 💨 It feels like they're trying to pack a whole hour's worth of conversation into a single minute! 😄

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to get tongue-tied

to be unable to speak clearly or articulately, often due to nervousness or embarrassment · to stammer

What's the situation?

Imagine you're about to give a presentation to a huge crowd, or maybe you're meeting your favorite celebrity! 🤩 Suddenly, your brain freezes, and words just won't come out right. That's when you get tongue-tied! It’s that awkward moment when your mouth knows what to say, but your tongue decides to go on strike. 😅

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to not mince words

to speak directly · to be blunt · to say what you really think

What's the situation?

Have you ever been in a situation where you just needed to say it like it is, without sugar-coating anything? 😬 This expression is perfect for those times when you choose honesty and directness, even if it means being a little bit blunt! It's about getting straight to the point with your true feelings or opinions. ✨

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