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They’ve planned the trip for months; we, only decided last week.

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They’ve planned the trip for months; we, only decided last week.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should plan trips well in advance to avoid last-minute stress.

Describing Habits

We usually plan our vacations months ahead, ensuring a smooth trip.

Asking About Others

How far in advance did you plan your recent trip?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If we hadn't planned so far ahead, the trip would have been much more chaotic.

Rephrased versions

Formal

They commenced planning the trip several months prior; our decision was made only last week.

Casual

They've been working on this trip for ages, while we just decided last week.

Simpler English

They planned the trip a long time ago; we just decided last week.

Phrases to learn

planned the trip

To make arrangements and preparations for a journey.

decided last week

To make a final determination or choice last week.