* drag on (and on): to take a very long time, with no end in sight
ex>
The movie dragged on and on, so we eventually got up and left the
theater.
* overkill: more than is needed
ex>
Do you think it would be overkill to have a separate TV for each family
member?
* panic mode: constantly reacting in a
stressed and agitated way, unable to relax
ex>
When workers are constantly in panic mode, they are not able to work
effectively.
Note>
You can replace “panic” with another word such as “work” or “shopping” which
means you’re in that frame of mind. So your complete focus is on work or
shopping.
* thank one’s lucky stars: to be grateful
for one’s good fortune
ex>
We can thank our lucky stars that it didn’t rain on our wedding day.
* lassitude: tiredness; a state of having
little physical or mental energy
ex>
A sense of lassitude is preventing the students from being enthusiastic
about the festival.
* in one’s book: according to one’s
opinion
ex>
That’s not really a great way to motivate children, in my book.
ex>
It’s okay in his book to fire the least productive salesperson each
month.
* leave one to one’s thoughts: When you
leave someone alone to their thoughts, you’re not abandoning them: they usually
want to be left alone at that time. This expression is often said as a
courtesy, letting the person know that you respect their desire for privacy.
ex>
I’ll also close the door and leave you to your thoughts.
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