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2023-06-05 00:12:02 Hit the sack

☆ I'm tired, I'm going to hit the sack

Break a leg!

☆ You have an exam tomorrow. Break a leg!

Let's call it a day

☆ We're all tired, Let's call it a day.

Being under the weather

☆ I've been feeling under the weather this week.

Spill the beans

☆ Don't spill the beans. It's supposed to be a secret.

See eye to eye

☆ Don't see eye to eye with my mother on many things.

A piece of cake

☆ My last exam was a piece of cake.

The last straw

☆ Making me work late on Friday was the last straw.

Cost an arm and a leg

☆ The show is excellent, but the tickets cost an arm and a leg.

When pigs fly

☆ I will go on a date with you when pigs fly.

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2023-05-29 14:35:14 Sail close to the wind




Meaning

  To act just within the limits of what’s legal or socially acceptable, to push boundaries.



Example

 “They fired their accountant because he sailed too close to the wind.”




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2023-05-21 13:14:11 water down 
1) Dilute or make weaker by adding water.

2) Make less severe 

If you water down the medicine it will be easier to take.

He watered down his remarks so as not  to offend anyone.


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2023-05-11 16:06:20 L Mira:
I need to think it over !!!

I'm here to talk to you about your new purchase order.

What seems to be the problem ?

As you know, there is a global shortage of plastic raw materials. We have tried our best to offer the best price for you. However, our supplier insists on increasing MOQ to 1,000 dozen or they will have problem processing your order.

1,000 dozen ? That's a large order. I don't think we can accept this.

Please understand that we offer you the very best price. And, we are willing to separate the whole batch into three shipments to benefit your company.

Hmm. Sounds fair. But I need to think it over. I'll let you know by this Friday.

Thanks. I'm looking forward to your favourable reply.
 
Explanation :
 
Think it over - To consider an idea or plan carefully before making a decision

 
Example :
I'll think it over and give you an answer next week.


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2023-05-05 17:02:20 Filled him in !!!

Sam 
I've prepared five cartons of our catalogues and fliers ready for the show.

Michelle
I believe you've made sure that four lines of products are printed on the catalogues and fliers, right ?

Sam
Of course. You can count on me !

Michelle
Thank you, Sam. By the way, when is the application deadline ? Max said he'd like to send out the form as soon as possible.

Sam
  The deadline is this Friday. I've filled him in on the product lines and exhibition cost as well. He can send the application form anytime now if you okay it.

Michelle
Good. Tell him to proceed immediately. Let me know if he needs copies of my I.D.

Sam 
Oh, one more thing, the fair attendants should wear the badge. And our banners and signs can only be displayed in and around our own booth, not in aisles.
 
Explanation :
 
Fill sb in - To give someone extra or missing information



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2023-01-15 07:47:30 Textpectation

What does textpectation mean?


Expectation of waiting for a text

Textpectation is the expectation of waiting for a text. It is a slang term that describes the expectant feeling of waiting for a person to text you back.

The feeling often occurs when there is a pressing matter and an immediate response is needed. Textpectation may also arise when you're flirting with someone over the phone.

Example

"The textpectation is killing me, I'm calling him!
No don't do it, that's exactly what he wants. "


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2023-01-01 18:57:01 Happy New Year

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