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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

to miss your connection

fail to catch a connecting flight/train/bus · fail to make a transfer

What's the situation?

Picture this: you've just landed after a long flight, rushing to get to your next gate, only to see your connecting flight already taking off! 😱 Or maybe your first train was delayed, and now you're stuck, watching your next train pull away. This is exactly when you'd say you 'missed your connection.' It's a traveler's worst nightmare, but a super common phrase!

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to hop on a train

to quickly board a train · to get on a train easily

What's the situation?

Imagine you're exploring a new city and need to quickly get from one cool spot to another. 🌆 Or perhaps you're telling a friend how easy it was to use public transport during your last adventure! 🚆 This phrase is perfect for describing the simple act of catching a train, often implying ease or spontaneity. It's super common for local commutes or short trips!

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to make your way to [a place]

to travel to a specific destination · to go to [a place]

What's the situation?

Imagine you're chatting with a friend about their travel plans. This phrase is perfect for asking or explaining how someone is getting from one spot to another, especially if the journey involves a bit of travel or multiple steps! 🚶‍♀️✈️