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this summer

idiom
Meaning

You use this to talk about the summer that is happening now or the one that is coming soon.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am going to the beach this summer.

CONTEXTUAL

We are planning a long trip to the mountains this summer to escape the city heat.

COMPLEX

After months of careful preparation, they finally launched their ambitious project this summer, hoping to see significant growth before the year ends.

Last updated April 22, 2026