Phrases that are often used in spoken language but whose English equivalents one can’t remember

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　Low key – low profile. I’ve been going back and forth; I’m hesitant. 　　squeezed juice: freshly squeezed juice 　　Juice with pulp: juice that still contains fruit pulp 　　Side effect: adverse effects 　　He can’t come to the phone now: He is unable to answer the phone at the moment 　　Herbal tea: tea made from herbs 　　Ready for a refill? Shall I pour you another cup? 　　I love what you’ve done with this place. I like the way it’s arranged. 　　What was tonight? What was supposed to be done tonight? 　　I can’t feel my hands. My hands are numb. 　　Have an affair – to engage in an extramarital relationship. Will anyone miss me if I weren’t here? Does it make any difference whether I’m here or not? 　　I saw a lot of things. It was really eye-opening for me. Call security – inform the guards. Dog walker: someone who takes dogs for a walk. Does doing something mean nothing to you? Is it worthless to you? 　　What’s up with the greedy? Why are they so greedy? 　　Work an extra shift: work more than one shift in a row. Go on, I dare you! If you’ve got the guts, go ahead! 　　You’re a freak! You pervert! 　　I sensed it was you. I felt it was you. I apologize on his behalf. I apologize for him. 　　Why are you changing the subject? Why shift the topic? 　　This is meant to be! This is fate! 　　There’s no need to place blame. There’s no need for any accusations. 　　curling iron: a device used to curl hair. It’s going to leave a stain. This is meant to leave a mark. 　　I share some of the fault. I am also responsible. 　　Distract her with a doll – Use a doll to make her happy.
They are all well received – The responses to them have been very good.
Talk you up – Praise you.
Stand firm to – Try to hold on firmly.
I was just leering – I was just taking a quick glance out of the corner of my eye.
Organize my thoughts – Sort out my thoughts.
Get a little preoccupied – I have something to deal with beforehand.
No way to recover – There’s no chance to hide it anymore.
Bouncy – Energetic.
Intern – Trainee.
Mug robbery – Robbery at gunpoint.
Drug dealer – Drug trafficker.
Admire your candor – You’re really bold.
We are rolling – The camera is recording.
Hairnet – Hair cover.
Go through this stack – Take a look at this pile.
R u spying on me? – Are you spying on me? Are you spying on me? 　　Just messing with you! I was just joking with you! 　　Enough is enough! Enough of the noise. Flyers: posters used to search for people or items. It’s insensitive of me. I’m hurting people by doing this. You don’t have to brag. Why pull? 　　nod along: nod in agreement. A totally separate subject: completely unrelated to the topic at hand. I thought it was the other way around: I thought it was reversed. Close my account: cancel the bank account. Cuff him: put handcuffs on him. Woody, tingly: it itches. Creep me out: that’s terrifying. No peeking: don’t sneak a look. Sneakbite kit: an antidote for venomous snakes. I feel wild today: I’m super excited today! 　　I’m kind of beat; I’m a bit tired. My ears are ringing really badly – I have severe tinnitus. 　　Can you go open the door? Can you go and open it? I’ve made a huge fool of myself; I’ve embarrassed myself. Are you mocking me? Are you laughing at me? 　　hatrack: a sack made of straw. Something being beyond crap means it’s complete nonsense. Any luck? Have you found it? 　　Don’t rush me. Don’t hurry me! 　　It doesn’t count. That doesn’t count. 　　She’s gonna be crushed. She’ll break down. 　　She’s healed. She is well now. (sickness or injury) Goose bumps: skin rash caused by goosebumps. Overreact: to react in an excessive manner. Patch things up with sb.: to reconcile relations with someone. Pierce my ears: to get ear piercings done. Cross that off my list: to remove something from a list. How did it go?: How was it? 　　present an award – to give an award 　　natural charisma – innate beauty 　　cut him some slack – be lenient with him 　　get over with – forget about it 　　get in line – queue up (Everybody get in line: Everyone, line up!) 　　I don’t have the energy for this – I don’t have the strength to deal with this. 　　You got me. – You really caught me off guard. 　　The most commonly used phrasal expressions by Americans! Comprehensive and totally natural! 　　Thousand times no! – Absolutely not! 　Take your time. Do it slowly. 　　Don’t push me. Don’t force me. Have a good time. Have fun. 　　What’s the fuss? Why the noise? Still up? Still up? 　　It makes no difference. It’s okay. Don’t let me down. Don’t disappoint me. 　　God works. It’s God’s plan. 　Don’t be upset with me. Don’t get angry at me. 　　Does it serve your purpose? Is it useful to you? 　Don’t praise me. That’s too kind. 　　Big mouth! Talkative ass! 　Sure thing! Of course! 　　I’m going to go. I’ll leave right now. 　It doesn’t matter. It’s fine. 　　Can-do. A capable person. 　Close-up. A tight shot. 　　Drop it! Stop! 　　Bottle it! Shut up! 　 　Don’t play possum! Stop pretending! 　　There is nobody by that name working here. This person isn’t here. 　　Break the rules. Go against the rules. 　 　What a great person you are! You’re amazing! 　　Poor thing! How pitiful! 　 　Nuts! Tch ； Nonsense ； Idiot! Make up! Forgive the past! 　 　Watch your mouth. Be careful with what you say. 　　Is there anything urgent? Is it an emergency? 　　Don’t overdo it. Don’t go too far. 　　Can you figure it out? Do you understand now? 　 　You want to make a bet? Do you want to bet? 　　What if I go for you? How about I go there for you? 　 　Who wants? Who gives a damn? 　　Follow my nose. Do something based on intuition. 　 　Gild the lily. Adding unnecessary details. 　　I’ll see you then. Goodbye. 　　I was wondering if you could give me a lift? Could you give me a ride? 　　I might hear a pin drop. It’s extremely quiet. 　　Why are you so sure? How can you be so sure? 　　Is that so? Is that so? 　 　Don’t get loaded. Don’t get drunk. Don’t get high hat. Don’t be pretentious. 　 　Right over there. It’s right there. 　　Doggy bag. Packaging bag. 　 　That rings a bell. It sounds familiar. 　　Sleeping soundly on both sides. Sleeping very well. 　 　Play hooky. Be absent from work or school. 　　I’m the one wearing pants in the house. I’m in charge here. It’s still undecided; nothing has been decided yet. 　 　I’m all ears. I’m listening attentively. 　　Get cold feet. Be afraid to do something. 　 　Good for you! That’s great! 　　Help me out. Help me. 　　Let’s put it aside for now. Set it aside first. 　　Lose head. Lose one’s sanity. 　　Speak honestly. Say what’s on your mind. 　　He is the pain on neck. He’s really annoying. 　　Sure! Definitely, of course! 　　That’s a boy! Great, wonderful! 　 　It’s up to you. It’s your decision. 　　The line is engaged. It’s in use. 　　I have my hands full right now. I’m very busy. 　　Don’t make up a story. Don’t fabricate facts. 　　Absence makes the heart grow fonder. A short separation only deepens affection. 　　She makes a mess of things. She turns everything into a mess. 　　Have your fill of a good view. Take your time looking. 　 　He has a quick eye. His eyes are very sharp. 　　Chat casually. Have a little talk. 　 　Tell me when! I’m available anytime! 　　Let’s play it by ear. Let’s go with the flow