How’s tricks?: How are things?
→ I haven’t seen you in a while. How’s tricks?
Where have you been hiding?: Where have you been?
→ Wow, Susan, I haven’t seen you in two months? Where have you been hiding?
welcome with open arms: be very happy to see someone.
→ When his sister came home from college, his parents welcomed her with open arms.
tied up: busy
→ Hey, Sara, I’m glad you called! I’d love to join you for coffee, but I’m tied up until lunchtime.
What’s happening?: What’s new?
→ It’s good to see you, Marcus. What’s happening?
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