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So impressed were we that we gave him a standing ovation.
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So impressed were we that we gave him a standing ovation.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should give someone a standing ovation if you're truly impressed by their performance.
Describing Habits
Whenever I see a truly moving performance, I always give a standing ovation.
Asking About Others
Did the audience give the performer a standing ovation?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If the performance had been less impressive, we wouldn't have given a standing ovation.
Rephrased versions
Formal
We were so impressed that we accorded him a standing ovation.
Casual
We were blown away and gave him a standing O.
Simpler English
We liked it so much, we stood up to clap.
Phrases to learn
standing ovation
An enthusiastic audience response where people stand up to applaud.
so impressed
Extremely impressed or amazed.