Down time

'Down time' is time when you don't have to be anywhere doing anything and can actually relax. It speaks to how over-programmed and over-scheduled so many Americans are.

Example:
-I really need some down time! I've been way too busy lately!
-Yeah, me too! (Sigh.)

E.T.A.

'E.T.A.' means 'Estimated Time of Arrival.'

Example:
-So, what's your E.T.A.?
-Not sure. Maybe 5:30.

Ticking time bomb

A 'ticking time bomb' is a person who has poor anger management skills and could do something violent at any moment.

Example:
-Did you hear about the guy who shot the manager at the job he'd just been fired from?
-Yes. All his coworkers said on the news that he was a ticking time bomb. Luckily, the manager wasn't seriously hurt.

*Just*

'*Just*' when used with a little pause and emphasis after it means that someone has, moments ago, completed an activity. Sometimes it can also be said a little slower to be used as an indirect apology to someone when a person has finally done something that was supposed to have been done earlier.

Examples:
-I *just* texted you their phone number!

(Running late, talking on the phone). -He *just* finished his nap and we're on our way out the door now!

Side-tracked

'Side-tracked' is an adjective used to describe when a person is doing one thing, gets interrupted or distracted, and goes on to do something else, forgetting the first thing.

Example:
-I started to clean my room, but then I saw an old photo album and got side-tracked.

Got a minute?

'Got a minute?' is a polite way for someone to ask you if you have time right now to listen to something they want to say. Interestingly, whatever they have to say usually takes much longer to say than a minute, which is why the person asking this question asks. The listener is also aware, and answers with, at minimum, a 5 minute conversation, in mind.

Examples:
-Got a minute?
-Sure, what's up?

-Got a minute?
-Actually, I'm on my way out the door. Can we talk after my meeting?


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