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at all
→ to any extent; in any way
Example: "Did Kelly help organize the party?" - "No, she was no help at all."
NOTE: You will also hear "not at all," meaning "not in any way." "Example: "Is it a problem for you to come to the office on Saturday?" - "No, not at all."
booked solid
→ unavailable; having all appointments taken
Example: We wanted to stay in the Palace Hotel during our stay in Prague, but it was booked solid.
(to) come down with
→ to become ill with; to catch a sickness
Example: Your throat hurts and you feel warm? I hope you're not coming down with something!
hang on
→ wait; give me some time
Example: The phone is for me? Hang on. I'll be there in a minute.
(to) have an opening
→ to have an available space in a schedule
Example: Olivia is sick. I'm going to see if her doctor has an opening for this afternoon.
I'm afraid not
→ sorry, but I can't do that
Example: "Can you give me a ride to the airport on Saturday morning?" -"No, I'm afraid not. I have other plans."
in luck
→ lucky; fortunate
Example: You want to see the football game on Saturday? You're in luck! I've got an extra ticket.
my hands are tied
→ there's nothing I can do
Example: I'd like to give you more time to finish the test, but my hands are tied.
short-staffed
→ without enough staff; having less staff than usual
Example: Sorry you had to wait so long. We're short-staffed today.
(to) squeeze someone in
→ to make an appointment available
Example: You want an appointment for a haircut today? I can squeeze you in with Lynn at 3 o'clock.
What's the nature of your visit?
→ Why are you coming?; Why do you need to see the doctor?
Example: You want to see Dr. Patel? What's the nature of your visit?
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