daily routine slang, books -keith

The cat surreptitiously approached the sleeping bird."

introverted, a homebody, lone wolf, hermit, anchorite, solitarian,

I give the place a good clean just to keep on top of it..."I make a 'to-do' list every morning to keep on top of things at work." "With two kids and a full-time job, it's difficult to keep on top of all the housework."

that song hits me right in the feels. It is tied to so many good memories

the song express the heartfelt thanks to a loyal loved one

leasantly brief, concise, and to the point. "I'll keep my speech short and sweet so we can get to the cake." (Meaning: I'll be brief but get my main point across.)

"You made a tiny typo in the email, but it's fine. Don't sweat the small stuff."

it is smack dub in the city centre

nothing special

Ancient civilizations used intricate gold adornments to signify status and wealth.

"Her new hat was burdened with so much frippery – feathers, ribbons, and artificial flowers – that it looked ridiculous."

appears to be in a poor, damaged, or deteriorated condition.

My gym has a creche, so I can leave my daughter there while I work out." Example: "Many companies are now offering workplace creches to support working parents."

The rocky boat started to make me get queasy.

I need to dash off, I've got a meeting

You're at a friend's house, you look at your watch, and you say: "Well, it's getting late. I should possibly get going."

Im dressing up for work today because I have an important meeting.

I dress down for walk or dressing down for a casual lunch with friends

I am wraping up because it is cold outside

I like to start a day with a coffee. I head to work at 8

I usually knock off at 7

I like to unwind at home

I usually get an early night during the week

I enjoy curling up with a good book before bed

I like to catch up on sleep. I had to work late every night this week. I'm so glad it's Saturday, so I can finally turn off my alarm and catch up on sleep."

After a long day of hiking he found himself starting to dose off in the front of the warm fireplace

Saturday mornings, sleeping in, and drinking coffee... that's my jam." Example (Skill): "Organizing spreadsheets? Oh yeah, that's my jam."

Don't even ask me about my day. With the Christmas sale on, I have been run off my feet at the shop since the moment I arrived."

You're usually so chatty, but you haven't said a word all dinner. What's the matter, cat got your tongue?"

an avid reader. My daughter is a real bookworm; she asked for nothing but books for her birthday and has already read three of them."

"You'll love my sister, but she's a bit quiet. She always has her nose in a book."

to flip through."I didn't have time to read the report, but I leafed through it on the train."

valuable and highly enjoyable. We found this little cafe on a side street, and it's a real gem. The coffee is the best in the city." "This little park is a real gem hidden away from the busy roads."

I went to a comedy show last night, and the first comedian had me in stitches." "That movie was so funny, the scene with the dog had me in stitches!"

The movie was a breath of fresh air. It was original and funny, not just another superhero sequel." "That band's new album is a breath of fresh air in the music scene today."

The style was simple: The language was clear and the sentences were easy to understand. The plot was light: The story was fun, relaxing, or familiar It wasn't emotionally demanding: It didn't deal with heavy or depressing topics.

"It was a real eye-opener when I found out my quiet co-worker is secretly a rock-climbing champion."

"I only planned to read for a few minutes before bed, but the thriller was a real page-turner and I stayed up until 3 AM to finish it!"

Full of exciting ups and downs

The car chase in that movie was incredible—it really had me on the edge of my seat." "The end of the game was so close; the final minute had everyone on the edge of their seats."

story moves quickly, with events unfolding rapidly, and there are frequent developments, plot twists,

That philosophy book was a heavy read; I had to re-read every paragraph twice."

I can't recommend it enough, it is fantastic

Sorry I am late love, I got caught up in some work

"Just take this warm milk, close your eyes, and you'll be asleep in no time."

I asked the mechanic a few questions, and he explained everything perfectly. He really knows his stuff."

After winning the championship, the 38-year-old quarterback decided it was the perfect time to hang up his boots."

I was nervous about baking my first cake, but it turned out great!"

"I am in control of the situation and handling it, so you don't need to be concerned." It's the perfect thing to say to reassure someone that you are managing your responsibilities, you know what needs to be done, and you are taking care of it.

use your position of authority or seniority to force someone to do something or to gain an unfair advantage

small, cramped. He couldn't afford much rent, so he ended up living in a dingy flat in an old part of the city."

an attempt, effort, undertaking. Crossing the Antarctic on foot was a remarkable human endeavour."

The phrase comes from the literal image of an animal (like a dog) licking its mouth ("chops" is slang for a mouth/jaws) when it sees food and is anticipating eating.

this flashy outfit is a bit over-the top."His reaction to the bad news was a little over-the-top – it wasn't really necessary to start shouting." "The action movie was fun, but the stunts were so over-the-top that it was hard to take it seriously."

"The children spent all their pocket money on confectionery." Example (shop): "I'm going to the confectionery to buy some chocolates."

"I need to pack my toiletries tonight so I don't forget my toothbrush."

to remove boogers

do not prevaricate, avoid rambling, avoid hedging, get to the point