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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.