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Get the hang of it

 

Meaning 1

Learn to do something by yourself with practice

Context 1

“See put the container in here and turn it until you hear it click, then push this and lift this, don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it”

Meaning 2

(same as Meaning 1)

Context 2

“Everyone finds this tricky on the first day, but, you’ll get the hang of it”

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It goes without saying

 

Meaning 1

It’s so obvious it doesn’t need saying / It’s something everyone should already know

Context 1

“Of course you have to get her a present, it’s her birthday party, it goes without saying”

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Heads up!

 

Meaning 1

Warning about something that is happening immediately - to either pay attention quickly or watch out for something coming at you

Context 1

“Can you help me get these boxes down?  I’m going to throw them to you, heads up!”

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DINKS

 

Meaning 1

(acronym) Double/Dual Income No Kids > a couple who both have jobs and no children, so more disposable income

Context 1

“Of course they can afford to go out for dinner every night, they’re DINKS”

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Jazz it up

 

Meaning 1

Make it look better

Context 1

“That top is nice, maybe a bit casual but you can jazz it up with a nice necklace or a scarf”

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