Conversación cotidiana
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Take for granted
Take something for granted has two distinct meanings in daily conversation. First, it means to accept a fact, plan, or outcome as true without verifying it. Second, it means to receive regular help, kindness, or support without acknowledging its value or thanking the person providing it.
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Set your heart on
To set your heart on something means to want a specific outcome very strongly and to become emotionally invested in achieving it, such that any other result feels disappointing.
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Ring a bell
Ring a bell means to awaken a vague feeling of recognition or familiarity, even when you cannot remember specific facts or identify the source.
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Play it by ear
'Play it by ear' means to handle a situation as it develops rather than following an advance plan step by step.
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Keep an eye out
To keep an eye out for someone or something means to remain alert and watchful so you notice them the moment they arrive or appear.
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Video · 10 min In your element
To be in your element means to feel happy, relaxed, and confident because you are doing an activity that suits your personal interests, skills, or personality.
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Have a word
'Have a word' means to have a short conversation with someone. The conversation often takes place in private, especially when someone wants to discuss a quiet issue or solve a problem without an audience. However, the phrase itself does not mean someone did something wrong or that anyone is angry.
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Video · 7 min Get it out of your system
To get something out of your system means to express a strong feeling or satisfy an urge until it becomes weaker. The action provides a sense of release.
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Future plans
Future expressions in English do not simply state that an event happens later. They reveal how the speaker views the plan: as a spontaneous reaction at the moment of speech, a personal intention decided previously, or a confirmed arrangement coordinated with others.
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