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Quiet down

To "quiet down" means to become quieter or to make someone else quieter.

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Sneak around

To "sneak around" means to move or behave secretly, usually to avoid being seen or to hide something.

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It sounds like

"It sounds like" is used when you get the impression of what something is based on what you’ve heard or…

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I wish I were

An expression we use when you want to express a want or desire. To think about and express our desire…

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I'm sorry for

Used as an apology + reason. Also can be used to express regret.

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I'm good at

"Good at" informs someone what you excel at and are comfortable doing.

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I owe you

"I owe you" is an expression that is said to thank someone for helping you and as a way of saying…

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Is there a better way

"Is there a better way" is a question you ask to seek a different approach to something. When asking about…

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I have to admit that

"I have to admit that" is used to show that you confess something, even if you are embarrassed, hesitant, or reluctant…

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What's with

"What’s with" is used in a sentence to ask about the reason for something or to ask what is wrong…

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Don't judge a book by its cover

"Don't judge a book by its cover" means that you shouldn't make a decision about something (or someone) based solely…

Have Your Head In The Clouds

To "have your head in the clouds" is to be daydreaming, impractical, being distracted, or out of touch with the world.…

It's always darkest before dawn

"It's always darkest before dawn" means that something good is coming or that things will get better. Often times, when…

Hang in there

If someone says "Hang in there", it means to stay strong in a difficult situation. It may be encouragement from…

Let someone off the hook

If someone "gets off the hook" or is "let off the hook", it means they allow someone to escape an awkward…

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What Goes Around Comes Around

"What goes around comes around" refers to the way that you behave now will affect how you are treated in…

Drive Someone Mad

To "drive someone mad" means to annoy someone so much that it feels like they are going crazy; it's used to…

See Eye to Eye

If two people "see eye to eye" they have similar views or attitudes towards something; they agree with each other.

Rose Colored Glasses

When someone sees through "Rose colored glasses", it means to see only the pleasant things about a situation and not notice the things that are unpleasant.

Throw Your Hands Up

To "Throw your hands up" means to stop an activity or effort and admit that one cannot do anything to…