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“It was just on the tip of my tongue”
To is commonly used?
Sep 25, 2025 9:32 PM
Answers · 3
Yes, we often use it when we have forgotten a word or phrase
Sep 26, 2025 10:19 AM
Howdy Alina. Yes, it is pretty common to say that something is “on the tip of my tongue” when you have difficulty recalling a specific word.
Sep 26, 2025 10:05 AM
Hey Alina, yes that is a common phrase, especially in the UK. :)
Sep 26, 2025 8:07 AM
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