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By all means

A: Can I borrow your pen for a second? B: By all means, go ahead!

Cut it out

A: Stop tapping your foot on the floor. B: Sorry, I will cut it out.

It rings a bell

A: Do you remember a guy named Paul Watson? B: The name rings a bell, but I cannot picture his face.

Call it a day

A: We have been working for eight hours straight. B: Let us call it a day and finish the rest tomorrow.

Out of the blue

A: Have you heard from Mark recently? B: Yes, he texted me out of the blue yesterday.

Give me a hand

A: Could you give me a hand with this heavy sofa? B: Sure, let me grab the other side.

I couldn't care less

A: What do you think about the gossip about Jim? B: Honestly, I couldn't care less.

So far, so good

A: How is the new project coming along? B: So far, so good, no major issues yet.

Speak of the devil

A: Where did Sarah go today? B: Speak of the devil, here she comes right now!

Hang in there

A: Exams are exhausting and I feel overwhelmed. B: Hang in there, you are almost done!

Under the weather

A: Are you coming to the party tonight? B: No, I am feeling a bit under the weather.

No big deal

A: I am so sorry for arriving ten minutes late. B: Don't worry about it, it is no big deal.

Pull someone's leg

A: Did we really win a free trip to Hawaii? B: No, I was just pulling your leg!

Make up your mind

A: Which dessert do you want to order? B: Give me a minute, I cannot make up my mind.

Bite the bullet

A: Are you going to tell your boss you made an error? B: Yes, I just need to bite the bullet and do it.

Better late than never

A: Sorry for finally replying to your email after three days. B: Well, better late than never!

Hit the sack

A: It is already past midnight. B: I know, I am going to hit the sack right now.

Break a leg

A: My piano recital begins in ten minutes! B: Break a leg! You will do wonderfully.

Cost an arm and a leg

A: Did you see the price of that designer coat? B: Yes, it costs an arm and a leg.

Once in a blue moon

A: Do you go to the cinema often? B: Only once in a blue moon; I prefer watching at home.

On the same page

A: Let us review the agenda before the client meeting. B: Good idea, so we are sure we are on the same page.

Play it by ear

A: What time should we meet for dinner tomorrow? B: Let us see how busy we are and play it by ear.

See eye to eye

A: Did the board agree on the new proposal? B: No, they rarely see eye to eye on budget matters.

Keep an eye on

A: Can you keep an eye on my backpack while I grab coffee? B: Sure, leave it right here.

Take it easy

A: I have three exams this week and feel panicked. B: Take it easy, just study one chapter at a time.

Never mind

A: What was that thing you were asking earlier? B: Never mind, I already found the solution.

Cross the line

A: Why did he shout at the waiter like that? B: He definitely crossed the line this time.

The elephant in the room

A: Nobody mentioned the budget cuts during the briefing. B: Yes, it was definitely the elephant in the room.

Off the top of my head

A: How many users registered this month? B: Off the top of my head, I would say around five hundred.

Piece of cake

A: Was the driving test difficult for you? B: Not at all, it was a piece of cake!

Beat around the bush

A: Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened. B: Fine, I accidentally broke your favorite mug.

Keep me posted

A: I have an interview for the job tomorrow morning. B: Good luck! Keep me posted on how it goes.

Spill the beans

A: Did Tom tell you who won the award? B: Come on, spill the beans, I want to know!

Take your time

A: I am still choosing my meal from the menu. B: Take your time, the waiter has not arrived yet.

It's up to you

A: Should we eat Italian or Mexican tonight? B: It's completely up to you; I like both.

Long time no see

A: Hey David, long time no see! B: Wow, Anna! It must have been at least two years.

Sleep on it

A: Should I sign the contract today? B: Do not rush; sleep on it and decide tomorrow.

Behind someone's back

A: Did they really organize the party without her? B: Yes, they did it behind her back to surprise her.

Point taken

A: If we hurry now, we will avoid the rush-hour traffic. B: Point taken, let us leave immediately.

In a nutshell

A: Can you summarize the conference talk for me? B: In a nutshell, AI is transforming customer service.

Safe and sound

A: Did your parents arrive home after the storm? B: Yes, they arrived safe and sound an hour ago.

Get out of hand

A: The debate started getting a bit out of hand. B: I noticed, the moderator had to step in.

Have second thoughts

A: Are you still buying that sports car? B: Actually, I am having second thoughts due to maintenance costs.

Drop by

A: Will you be home this afternoon? B: Yes, feel free to drop by whenever you want.

Face the music

A: The client discovered the flaw in our code. B: Time to face the music and apologize.

Go the extra mile

A: Why do clients love working with Lisa? B: She always goes the extra mile to satisfy them.

Wrap up

A: We have covered all the agenda items. B: Great, let us wrap up the meeting before lunch.

Touch base

A: Can we talk about next quarter's goals? B: Let us touch base next Monday at nine.

I'm all ears

A: I have a crazy idea for our next vacation. B: Tell me everything, I'm all ears!

Blessing in disguise

A: Losing that job felt terrible initially. B: It was a blessing in disguise; your new role is much better.

Ring a bell

A: Have you heard of the restaurant 'La Boheme'? B: Does not ring a bell; where is it located?

Straight from the horse's mouth

A: Are the rumors about the merger true? B: Yes, I heard it straight from the horse's mouth.