Sometimes, we find ourselves in a surprisingly challenging situation. Instead of sighing due to frustration, this week’s expression could be used. Learn how to use: ” What did I get myself into “.
Sentence + What have (I /we) gotten (myself/ourselves) into?
Situation 1: The idea of party organizing is fun, but the actual process is difficult that you guys almost want to quit.
We were so excited about organizing the university party, but finding the party suppliers is challenging in our city on the target date. What have we gotten ourselves into?
Situation 2: Going back on the dating scene seems fun, but meeting people who aren’t your type over and over is tiring, so you can use the expression.
I’m back on the dating scene. What did I get myself into?
Situation 3: You might not have thought about the consequences of your decisions due to Corona.
I never thought that I’d be stuck longer in Denmark because of Corona. What did I get myself into?
Situation 4: You have been passionate about photography, but upon enrolling in photography school you’ve found out that the requirements are challenging.
When I got the requirements in photography school, I asked myself what I have gotten myself into.
Have you found yourself in the same situation before? Life is unpredictable, and there are times we ask ourselves what we have gotten ourselves into. However, the best thing you can do is deal with the situation with a positive and realistic outlook. Being frustrated is normal and expressing it at the moment is okay but don’t dwell too much on it.
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