The expressions you actually hear.

To force yourself through something unpleasant because you have to — to do the hard thing now and get it over with.

It's your turn to make a decision or take action — the responsibility has been passed to you.

To say or do exactly the right thing — to pinpoint the truth or solution precisely.

Deliberate, unfriendly silence — ignoring someone to signal you're upset with them.

A rough estimate — not an exact number, just enough to give a sense of scale.

To say or do something that eases tension and starts a conversation between strangers.

Joking with you or teasing playfully — said when someone realizes they're being kidded.

Extremely happy — the kind of joy where nothing else matters.

Working or studying very late into the night.

Sudden hesitation or nerves about doing something you'd previously committed to — most often used about weddings.

A nervous, fluttery feeling — usually before something exciting or scary like a date, a speech, or a big game.

To get married. A warm, informal phrase commonly used in announcements and small talk.

Never — used sarcastically when something is so unlikely you might as well say it's impossible.

Very rarely. Used to emphasize how seldom something happens.

To stop working on something for the rest of the day — said when you've done enough or when continuing would be pointless.

To go to bed and sleep — relaxed, casual way of announcing bedtime.

To leave or start traveling — usually said as you're heading out the door.

Raining very heavily. Often said with a smile because the image is so absurd — also slightly old-fashioned.

Extremely expensive — far more than you'd want to pay or expected to pay.

Something very easy to do — used to describe a task that took little effort.

Feeling sick or unwell — a polite, understated way to say you're not at full strength.

A way of wishing someone good luck — especially before a performance, audition, or presentation. Theatre superstition: saying "good luck" is considered bad luck.

To reveal a secret or share information that was supposed to stay hidden.

A sweet, sing-songy way of saying good night — most often used with children, partners, or close friends.

A playful way of saying someone is pregnant — used in casual conversation, often when the news is still being shared informally.