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Pull an all nighter

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= Do not sleep at all to do some freaking thing. Most used by college students.

Even thought I’m well-prepared, I still have to PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER for the exam tomorrow. Coffee is ready. Hopefully I can PULL IT OFF.

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Goof off

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= Waste time instead if studying or working.

I don’t get it when Jim GOOFS OFF all the time but still get A+. He must have a secret sauce.

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A rip-off

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=Something unreasonable expensive.

$1000 for and IELTS course? Definitely a RIP-OFF. They’re obviously trying to RIP YOU OFF. So stay away. You will not get any BANG FOR YOUR BUCK at all.

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Tie the knot

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= Get married

I’m 23 this year and I’m not gonna TIE THE KNOT anytime soon. Getting married involves a lot of responsibility, both expected and unexpected. My friend, Jim and Lori, will TIE THE KNOT this month and their wedding is just AROUND THE CORNER.

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Step up my game

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= Try harder and make it better

I want to go back to stock investing to make some money. I’m aware that to make a nice return. I’ll have to stop GOOFING OFF to STEP UP MY GAME.

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I’m buyin’it

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= I’m convinced.

Linh was always trying to convince me she saw an alien. At first, I WAS NOT BUYING IT because her story was so sketchy. But them I saw it with my own eyes and I have to believe in it. I’M BUYING IT.

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Hold onto your hat!

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= Be ready to hear something surprising!

Hi everybody, I got some good news. Please HOLD ONTO YOUR HAT. I finally have a girl friend.
=> Oh congrats! Unbelievable!

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