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Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.

15 October 2025

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We use this expression to give a total number.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: Yes

Informal: Yes

Example 1

How many people went on the trip to Wales?

There were about 20 of us altogether. I thought there would be more.

Example 2

Was it an expensive weekend?

I spent about £100 altogether. I thought it would be worse.

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