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Expression #1 | To hit the nail on the head
Definition: “to be exactly right about something”
SENTENCES [Describe the same thing in 3 different ways]
- Sam hit the nail on the head when he said that the company needs to invest more in marketing.
- Mary’s analysis was spot on. Her boss said that she really hit the nail on the head.
- The coach’s comments hit the nail on the head about what the team needs to improve before the next game.
Expression #2 | To give someone the benefit of the doubt
Definition: “to believe someone’s statement without proof, because you think they deserve to be trusted”
SENTENCES [Describe the same thing in 3 different ways]
- Even though I didn’t see him do it, I’ll give Michael the benefit of the doubt and assume he didn’t steal her wallet.
- Michelle was late for the meeting, but I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt and assume she had a good reason.
- The teacher gave the students the benefit of the doubt and didn’t punish them for not having their homework.
Expression #3 | To be on the same page
Definition: “to have the same understanding or agreement about something”
SENTENCES [Describe the same thing in 3 different ways]
- We need to make sure everyone is on the same page before we start the next project.
- The finance team had a meeting to discuss their goals and make sure they were all on the same page.
- The couple had a disagreement yesterday, but now they are on the same page about the future of their relationship.
Expression #4 | To have a change of heart
Definition: “to change one’s mind or opinion about something”
SENTENCES [Describe the same thing in 3 different ways]
- The first time I went to the new restaurant, I didn’t like it. But after trying it again, I had a change of heart.
- The young politician had a change of heart about his stance on climate change after seeing the effects firsthand.
- The customer had a change of heart and decided to buy the more expensive purse.
Expression #5 | To be in the same boat
Definition: “to be in the same difficult situation as someone else”
SENTENCES [Describe the same thing in 3 different ways]
- It is important to remember that we’re all in the same boat.
- The employees were all worried about losing their jobs, so they were in the same boat.
- The passengers on the delayed flight were all in the same boat.