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(to) chill out
→ to relax (especially after hard work or a bad experience)
Example: After taking three tests, I'm ready to just chill out.
Note: You can also just say "chill" without the "out."
coming right up
→ I'll bring that immediately
Example: One cup of coffee coming right up!
(to) get held up
→ to be delayed
Example: Sorry I'm late. I got held up in a meeting.
(to) hit the spot
→ to be just what one wants
Example: I was really hot. This iced tea really hits the spot!
hold the
→ do not put in the ______; to not include something that would normally be part of a drink or dish
Example: I'll take a cheeseburger, hold the onions.
Join the party!
→ mix with the other guests
Example: "Join the party!" said Gina as we walked in the door.
(a) little something
→ a small gift
Example: I got you a little something for your birthday.
on the rocks
→ with ice (when speaking of alcoholic drinks)
Example: Do you want your drink on the rocks?
pile-up
→ a traffic accident, usually involving many vehicles
Example: Don't take Route 95. I just heard on the radio that there was a 25-car pile-up by Exit 14.
(to) sit in traffic
→ to be caught in traffic and unable to drive much, if at all
Example: Don't leave Manhattan for Long Island at 4 p.m. on Friday. You'll be sitting in traffic for hours!
What a nightmare!
→ What a bad experience!
Example: Our flight was canceled, and we ended up spending the night at the airport. What a nightmare!
You name it, we've got it
→ we have a big selection
Example: "What drinks do you have?" - "You name it, we've got it!"
You shouldn't have
→ this is a polite way to respond when somebody gives you something
Example: "I brought you some chocolates for your birthday." - "You shouldn't have."
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