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Actually, I can't remember why I came in here.

You see miles away.

We're in the studio and we're about to record an episode of the English we speak.

Of course we are sorry. I had a brainfade there.

Anyway, let's get on with the programme.

And the phrase we're going to teach is brain fade. Imagine that.

Well, let's explain it.

Brainfade is a slang term, meaning a short period, when you can't think clearly or remember things.

For example, when you walk into a room and forget why you went there.

That's a brain fade.

Never happens to me.

And how about this, when you can't remember where you put your keys?

Ah yes I do know that one.

Now you mention it, where are they?

We often use it with half to have a brain fade. Let's hear a few more examples of this

phrase in context. I saw an old colleague on the street last week completely forgot her name a serious case of brain fade

really embarrassing.

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