grab a bite
informalgrab a bite ← eatA casual „get something to eat” — quick, no fuss. Sounds more natural than „eat” in relaxed talk.
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head out
informalhead out ← leaveA natural „get going / leave”. A native is likelier to say „I should head out” than „I should leave”.
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hit the books
informalhit the books ← studyA vivid „start studying hard”, especially before an exam. An idiom — don't translate it literally.
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give me a hand
informalgive (someone) a hand ← helpA casual „help” — „lend a hand”. More natural than „help me” in a relaxed request.
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worn out
informalworn out ← (very) tiredA vivid „exhausted” — stronger than „tired”. For tiredness you really feel.
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catch up
informalcatch up ← meet & talk after a gapTo „catch up” — meet and talk after a gap. Very common in invitations.
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