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"Let's catch up today."
Meaning: Suggests meeting to share updates (not just a basic meetup).

Use: When you want to hear someone’s news. "Haven’t seen you in ages—let’s catch up!"

2. "I'm starving."
Meaning: Extremely hungry (stronger than "very hungry").

Use: Casual exaggeration. "I skipped lunch—I’m starving!"

3. "I'm over the moon."
Meaning: Extremely happy (like "jumping for joy").

Use: After great news. "She got the job and is over the moon!"

4. "I'm swamped."
Meaning: Overwhelmingly busy (like being covered in water).

Use: At work/school. "Can’t talk now—I’m swamped with deadlines."

5. "I'm exhausted."
Meaning: Completely drained (more intense than "tired").

Use: After long activity. "That workout left me exhausted."

6. "I nodded off."
Meaning: Fell asleep briefly/unintentionally.

Use: When you doze off. "Sorry, I nodded off during the movie."

7. "It's freezing outside."
Meaning: Very cold (hyperbole).

Use: In winter. "Wear a coat—it’s freezing!"

8. "Break a leg."
Meaning: Good luck (theater superstition: saying "good luck" is bad luck).

Use: Before performances/tests. "Break a leg on your presentation!"

9. "Stop faffing around." (UK)
Meaning: Stop wasting time aimlessly.

Use: Playful scolding. "We’re late—stop faffing around!"

10. "You’re so jammy." (UK)
Meaning: Very lucky (like getting "free jam").

Use: Lighthearted envy. "You won again? You’re so jammy!"

11. "Keep it under wraps."
Meaning: Keep something secret (like hiding under cloth).

Use: For surprises. "The project’s secret—keep it under wraps."

12. "Give me a break."
Meaning: Leave me alone / Stop bothering me.

Use: When annoyed. "Ugh, give me a break!"

13. "How’s it going?"
Meaning: Casual "How are you?"

Use: Friendly greeting. "Hey! How’s it going?"

14. "It’s not rocket science."
Meaning: It’s not complicated (rocket science = hard).

Use: When something’s simple. "Just click the button—it’s not rocket science!"

15. "I’m worn out."
Meaning: Physically/emotionally drained.

Use: After stress. "This week wore me out."

16. "Fit as a fiddle."
Meaning: Very healthy (fiddles are "in tune").

Use: After recovery. "Back to running—fit as a fiddle!"

17. "I’m a bit tied up."
Meaning: Temporarily busy (like being "bound").

Use: Politely declining. "Can’t talk now—I’m a bit tied up."

18. "Are you out of your mind?"
Meaning: Are you crazy? (stronger than "mad").

Use: Shock/disbelief. "You quit your job? Are you out of your mind?!"

19. "I’m so into you."
Meaning: Strong attraction/liking.

Use: Romantic interest. "He’s smart and funny—I’m so into him!"

Key Notes:
UK vs. US: "Faffing" and "jammy" are British; Americans might say "goofing off" and "lucky."

Tone Matters: Some phrases ("Give me a break") can sound rude if used wrongly.

Casual Settings: These are for conversations, not formal writing.

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