I just arrived after a long flight. vs I just arrived after the long flight.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase 'i just arrived after a long flight.' is more commonly used and natural in everyday conversation. The second phrase 'i just arrived after the long flight.' could be used when referring to a specific long flight that was previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1045 views

I just arrived after a long flight.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker has recently arrived after a lengthy journey by air.

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You're real butch after a long flight. #YOUNG:
Bobby, that is a long flight.
I've had a long flight.
I've had a long flight.
- You've had a long flight.
- You've had a long flight.
So Peru's a long flight.
Actually, it was a long flight.
Relax. It's a long flight.
Dad, it's a long flight.
I'm tired from a long flight.
Yes, it was a long flight.
She just got off a long flight.
After a long flight it will help him reset his biographical clock.
We've got a long flight. Let's get going.
It was a long flight. I'm just feeling a little jet-lagged.
Because after a long flight it takes a while to get things moving.
And it's because of things like that... that you would take the time to inspire that poor girl in the wheelchair after such a long flight.
- No, I had a long wait on the tarmac at JFK, then a long wait at the passenger loading and unloading zone at SFO, and in between there was a long flight.
My little Ida, I've just arrived after an endless 12-hour train ride.

I just arrived after the long flight.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday conversation.

This phrase could be used when referring to a specific long flight that was previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.

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My little Ida, I've just arrived after an endless 12-hour train ride.
His girlfriend Vivian arrived after the wine.
Bobby, that is a long flight.
I've had a long flight.
I've had a long flight.
- You've had a long flight.
- You've had a long flight.
So Peru's a long flight.
Actually, it was a long flight.
Now, you must be... tired from that long flight.
Relax. It's a long flight.
Dad, it's a long flight.
I'm tired from a long flight.
Yes, it was a long flight.
She just got off a long flight.
It must have been a very long flight.
That was a very long flight.
He arrived after the murder and tried to help.
He arrived after the bell rang.
We think the long flight home allowed clots to form in your leg.

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I just arrived after a long flight. vs I just arrived after the long flight.