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That's on me 

When we say “that’s on me,” we mean: I take responsibility. It’s a calm, grown-up way to admit a m...

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Fair enough

 means I accept what you’re saying. Not necessarily because you fully agree —
but because you see the reason behin...

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Hit a nerve

 When something “hits a nerve,” it touches a sensitive point. It brings up emotions — often because it connects to somethi...

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That threw me off

When we say “that threw me off,” we mean: something unexpected disr...

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I should have known better

I realize now that I made a mistake — and I’ve l...

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Consumer Identity

Sometimes, we don’t buy things because we need them. 
We buy the...

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Gentle Resolutions

Shifts

1- Instead of: “I’ll exercise every...

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There is more it

When we say “there’s more to it,” we mean: the situat...

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You live and you learn

When we say “you live, and you learn,” we mean: you...

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I'll take your word for it

 When we say “I’ll take your word for it,” we mean: I will believe you, even though I don’t have proof.
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I hear you 

 When we say “I hear you,” we don’t just mean that we heard the words. We mean: I’m listening. I understand. Your feelings matter.
 It’s a way to show empathy and connection.

Examples:

1- He s...

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Let's take a step back

When we say “let’s take a step back,” we mean: let’s pause, slow down, and look at the situation more calmly.
Example:

They were arguing about something small, but it was turning into something big.
 She looked at...

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Warm someone's heart

means to make someone feel loved or comforted

Example:

Her kind message really warmed my heart.

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I can't get it off my mind

means I keep thinking about it, even when I don’t want to.

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That crossed a line 

When we say “that crossed a line,” we mean someone went beyond what is acceptable. They ignored a boundary. They said or did something disrespectful.

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1- He made a comment about her appearance in front of other...

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I'm not buying it 

 we mean: I don’t believe this explanation. It doesn’t feel honest. The story doesn’t convince us. 

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1- He promised change “starting immediately,” using the same words as last time. People remembered what happened before. This...

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Let's call it what it is

 When we say “let’s call it what it is,” we mean: let’s stop avoiding the truth and describe the situation honestly. No soft language. No excuses. Just a clear, direct name for what’s happening.

Example:

He kept s...

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I didn't see that coming

we mean that something surprised us. It was unexpected. We didn’t predict it. It caught us off guard.

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It didn't land 

When we say “that didn’t land,” we mean that something didn’t have the effect we hoped for. A joke wasn’t funny. A comment felt awkward. A message was misunderstood. The intention was there — but the impact wasn’t.

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1- ...

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Time slips by 

We use it when time passes quietly,  without us fully noticing.

Example:

As a child, one school year felt endless. Now, a whole year has passed and she wonders where it went. Her days are full — but familiar. And familiar days...

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The good all days

We use it when we remember a time that seems happier, simpler, or more peaceful than now.

Example:

She often talks about the good old days at university —
the friendships, the freedom, the late-night conversations.
Bu...

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It doesn't add up

 When something “doesn’t add up,” the details don’t make sense together.
 The explanation feels incomplete. You sense that something is off.

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Noted

means “I understand,” “I hear you,” or “I’ll remember that.”
 People use it when they receive information, advice, or even gentle criticism.

Examples:

1- At work, his manager said, “Remember to double-check the numbers next time.” He nodded and replied, “Noted...

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Put two and two together

means to figure something out by connecting small pieces of information.
Examples:

1- She cleaned the house twice, checked the time every few minutes, and wore the perfume she always saved. You could put t...

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Make do with sth

means to use what you have, even if it’s not perfect or not exactly what you wanted.

Examples:

1- They didn’t live in the same city anymore, so they made do with...

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Take sth lightly

means to not treat something as seriously as you should — to ignore the importance or the weight of a situation.
Examples:

1- She finally gathered the courage to tell someone she wasn’t doing well,
 but they changed the subje...

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Get your night back

to take control of your evening again and choose rest instead of scrolling or staying up too late

Example:
Get back your night.” Not by staying awake out of revenge… but by choo...

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One thing at a time 

A simple, common English phrase that also reflects the healthiest way for your brain to work.

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Not my finest moment

is a polite, gentle way to admit that you didn’t act your best — maybe you made a mistake, got emotional, felt embarrassed, or didn’t handle a situation well.

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Second nature

 it means you can do it easily and automatically — without thinking — because you’ve done it many times. It becomes natural, familiar, almost instinctive.

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Don't take it for granted.

means to truly appreciate it — to recognize that it’s valuable, not automatic, and not guaranteed.

Examples

1- Every time someone presses play on this podcast — from a corner of this planet, on a bus, during a walk, or in the middle of a heavy day — that’s s...

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Hit different

means something feels unusually strong, special, or meaningful — different from the usual.  It affects you in a deeper way than expected.

Examples:

1- She watched a movie without subtitles, and halfway through, she realized she was understanding everything. That moment hit different — like quiet pr...

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High-key

 means openly, clearly, and obviously — not secretly or quietly.

Examples:

1- She acted calm during the meeting, but she high-key felt hurt by the comment

and needed a moment afterward to breathe.

2- He pretended he didn’t care abo...

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Feel fear and do it anyway

You don’t need hours of confidence. You just need twenty seconds of courage before doubt has time to grow and do it even if you feel scared

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She usually stayed quiet when something was hurtful. This time, with her heart...

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The one-degree shift

 is a tiny adjustment in action or perspective that may not seem significant today, but over time, leads to a very different outcome.

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Touch base

means to briefly contact or check in with someone — usually to get an update or confirm that you understand each other.

Examples:

1- Before announcing important changes to her team, she told her assistant: “Let’s touch base later today — I’d like to prepare the message carefully.

2- He didn’t plan a long visit...

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Unapolegetic

means being honest about who you are and what you believe — without feeling guilty or needing to make yourself smaller for others.

Examples:

1- When people speak their mother tongue with pride — even if society expects them to hide it — that’s an unapologetic act.
2- She stopped saying “sorry” before expressing her feelings. Now she speaks cal...

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Double standard

is when people in similar situations are treated differently, usually in an unfair way. It means the rule should be the same for everyone — but it isn’t.

Examples:

1- Teachers were encouraged to deeply care about students’ progress and well-being… yet the company announced the closure with only a few days’ notice — leaving both tutors and students unpre...

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It dawned on me

means I slowly realized or understood something important. The understanding arrives gently

Examples:

1-  I kept feeling strangely sad after saying goodbye to my students… and then it dawned on me — I hadn’t just lost a job; I had lost the connection and routine we built together.

2- For a long time...

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Blindsided

means to be strongly surprised — often emotionally — by something you never expected. 

Examples

1- We were completely blindsided by the company’s decision to shut down the department. There was no warning — it felt like the floor was pulled from under us.

2- I was blindsided — in the best possible way — when the podcast suddenly reached...

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Catch up on sleep

 to get extra rest after not sleeping enough for some time—to slowly recover what your body has missed.

Examples:

1-  After working late all week, she finally used the weekend to catch up on sleep and felt like herself again.

2- She felt overwhelmed emotionally, but after catching up on sleep...

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Put things into perspective

means: to step back and look at a situation more calmly and realistically, instead of only through the emotions of the moment.

Examples:

1- When she made a mistake during her presentation, she felt terrible — until she put it into perspective and remembered that one bad moment wouldn’t define her career.

2-  ...

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Let it sink in

means to give yourself time to fully understand or emotionally absorb something important.

Examples:

1- When she finally heard someone say “I’m proud of you,” she didn’t reply immediately. She smiled softly and let it sink in.

2- He had waited so long for good news that when the doctor fin...

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Make the most of it

means using the time, situation, or opportunity in the best possible way while it lasts.It doesn’t mean rushing. 

Examples:

1- They had only one hour together each night before falling asleep, so instead of scrolling through their phones, they talked and truly listened. They made the most of that quiet time.

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