Living in a Cat's Body

We gotta get out of here

WE GOTTA GETOUTOF HERE

| Example: The alarm went off; we gotta get out of here now.

At any minute

Very soon | Example: The train could arrive at any minute, so stay ready.

Cut deep

Affect emotionally deeply | Example: His words cut deep, and I couldn’t stop thinking about them.

Seamstress

A person who sews professionally | Example: The seamstress altered the dress to fit perfectly.

Happy as a clam

Extremely happy or content | Example: He was happy as a clam after finishing the project.

Spark

A small beginning or trigger of something new | Example: Her speech sparked a wave of interest in the cause.

Pay someone a visit

Go see someone | Example: I’m going to pay a visit to my grandparents this weekend.

Slow your roll

Slow down or take it easy | Example: Hey, slow your roll, we have plenty of time to decide.

Regular old living

Everyday, ordinary life | Example: After all the travel, it was back to regular old living.

Groundbreaking contribution

Highly innovative or transformative addition | Example: Her research was a groundbreaking contribution to medicine.

Someone isn't all that

Not as impressive as expected | Example: The concert was fun, but it wasn’t all that.

Pay someone mind

To give someone attention | Example: He didn’t pay me any mind during the meeting.

Bring someone down

Make someone feel sad or discouraged | Example: Don’t bring the mood down with negative comments.

Pick up

Start doing something or collect something | Example: I picked up a new hobby—painting!

Take someone away

Remove someone quickly | Example: The security guard took him away after the incident.