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I waited in line FOREVER until it was my turn.
It was a long time!
Fantastic, that's just what I needed today!
sarcasm - it definitely not what I needed today
It's raining cats and dogs.
raining hard
We won't find out until next month so we’ll cross that bridge when we get there.
Let's avoid addressing the problem until later on.
"Oh, I'm practically a master chef—my specialty is burning toast."
I'm really not a great cook.
The tree branches danced in the wind.
They moved a lot
Well, well, well.....what a surprise!
Sarcasm.....definitely not a surprise
Don't beat around the bush - just tell it to me straight.
be direct and straightforward
I didn't think my crafts would be that popular but they're selling like hotcakes.
To sell very quickly or be in high demand.
"I'm a regular Olympian—I can trip over a flat surface."
I'm not terribly coordinated.
The drums were like a thunderstorm.
loud
Really, Sherlock! You're so clever!
Not clever at all.
I wasn't looking forward to it, but I decided I'd better bite the bullet and get on with it.
Doing something you don't want to but also expressing that you're making a proactive choice.
As we drove around the busy parking lot, mom told me to keep my eyes peeled.
To look closely
"I just looove getting stuck in traffic 😒"
I hate traffic.
She ran like a gazelle.
I work 40 hours a week for me to be this poor!
I work too much and don't make enough money.
It's really hard to wrap my head around simulation theory.
To understand something that may take a bit of time and effort.
That guy told me he's related to the president but I don't buy it.
To believe something
"I have so much homework, I'll probably finish it by the time I'm 80."
It's going to take a long time to finish this homework.
She had so many Christmas lights, her house shone like the sun.
it was super bright.
Oh, I can't wait to clean my room!
I definitely can wait.
I meant to just have a small party but too many people came and it quickly got out of hand.
When a situation gets out of control.
You should wait until later to say something. Sometimes arguing just adds fuel to the fire.
To make a situation worse.
"If I don't get a cup of coffee soon, I might just turn into a zombie."
I really need coffee!