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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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Shake a leg!

Hurry up · Move faster

What's the situation?

Ever find yourself running late or needing someone to speed things up a bit? 🏃💨 'Shake a leg!' is your go-to phrase! It's a friendly, yet firm, way to tell someone to hurry up without being too harsh. Imagine your friend still looking for their keys when your Uber is already outside! 🔑🚕

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I'm running late

I'm going to be delayed · I won't arrive on time

What's the situation?

You know those mornings when everything goes wrong? 😩 Your alarm didn't go off, you spilled coffee on your shirt, and now you're stuck in traffic! 🚗💨 This is your go-to phrase to quickly let someone know you won't be on time. It's super common in daily chats!

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get out of Dodge

to leave a place, often quickly · to go on vacation or escape a situation

What's the situation?

Feeling overwhelmed by work or just needing a break? 🤯 This expression is perfect for when you're ready to pack your bags and **leave town fast!** It implies a desire to escape the daily grind and head somewhere fun. ✈️🌴

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I gotta run

I need to leave · I have to go now

What's the situation?

This super handy phrase is perfect for when you need to make a quick exit from a conversation or a place. 🏃‍♀️💨 It's your polite, informal way of saying 'I have to go now!' Maybe you've got another appointment, a bus to catch, or just need to get back to your super important cat. 😼

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