Hello, English learners! 👋
Today, we’re learning a useful English expression: drift into.
🧠 What Does “Drift Into” Mean?
The phrase drift into is a phrasal verb. It means to slowly enter a situation or activity without planning. You don’t decide to do it — it just happens!
Think of a leaf floating on water. It drifts — it moves slowly and gently. That’s the idea! 😊
🧾 Sentence Patterns
Use this pattern:
➡️ Subject + drift into + noun/gerund
✅ She drifted into sleep.
✅ He drifted into teaching after university.
✅ I drifted into the habit of staying up late.
✅ We drifted into an argument.
📚 More Example Sentences
🛏️ After reading a book, she drifted into sleep.
👨🏫 He didn’t plan to teach. He just drifted into it.
💬 We started talking about the weather, then drifted into a serious talk.
💭 During the meeting, my mind drifted into other thoughts.
❗ Common Mistakes
🚫 He drifted into running every day.
❌ This sounds wrong because running daily is usually a choice.
✅ He drifted into the habit of running every day.
🚫 She drifted into.
❌ This is incomplete.
✅ Always say what the person drifted into!
🔁 Similar Expressions
- Slide into – “He slid into the habit.” (casual)
- Ease into – “She eased into her new job.” (gentle start)
🗣️ Listen and Learn (Short Dialogue)
Ben: What did you do this weekend?
Clara: I read a book and drifted into sleep. 😴
Ben: I drifted into a YouTube session. I didn’t mean to watch so much!
Clara: That happens to me too. I drift into thinking about the past.
Ben: Minds love to wander!
Clara: I also drifted into a deep talk with my sister — we started with movies and ended with life choices!
✅ Review Time
Drift into = slowly start something without planning.
Try using it to talk about habits, sleep, thinking, or conversations!
🖱️ For more practice, visit AminOnlineEnglish.com!
Keep learning, keep smiling, and remember — drift into English a little every day! 🌈📘
See you next time! 👋