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It doesn't hurt to 

There’s no disadvantage in doing it.

Examples

1- It doesn’t hurt to send your resume.

2- It doesn’t hurt to ask.

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Off the top of my head

It means: Without thinking very carefully or checking information. You’re giving an answer based on what immediately comes to mind.

Examples:

1- I don’t remember exactly, but off the top of my head, I think the meeting is on Thursday.

2- Off the top of my head, I can think of three good podcasts.

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Emotional Agility

Many of us spend a surprising amount of energy trying to get rid of difficult emotions.

But according to psychologist Susan David, one of the most important skills in life is emotional agility—the ability to experience our emotions without being controlled by them.

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Less News, More Life

Imagine someone telling you News is to the mind what sugar is to the body. . It sounds exaggerated at first. But that's exactly the argument made by the Swiss writer Rolf Dobelli. 

Sugar isn't necessarily bad. It's sweet. It's stimulating. It gives us an immediate reward.

And that's exactly why it's hard to stop consuming it.

Dobelli argues that news often works in a similar way. A breaking story. A scandal. A crisis.

Another notification. Each one gives our minds a small hit of novelty and urgency. And we keep coming back for more.

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I've been meaning to

I’ve been meaning to do something” means “I’ve wanted or intended to do it for some time, but I haven’t done it yet.

Examples:

1- I’ve been meaning to ask you something.

2- I’ve been meaning to watch that movie.

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It comes at  a cost 

 If something comes at a cost, it means it has a disadvantage, a sacrifice, or a negative consequence attached to it.

Examples:

1- Living abroad can be wonderful, but it often comes at a cost.

2- Success can come at a cost if we neglect our health.

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A tough pill to swallow

 is an unpleasant truth or reality that is difficult to accept. It’s not just bad news. It’s something that challenges our expectations, our hopes, or our ego.

Examples:

1- Accepting that some friendships naturally drift apart can be a tough pill to swallow. 

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Carve out time

means to deliberately create time for something in your busy schedule. Not because you suddenly have extra time. But because you intentionally make space for something that matters.

Examples:

1- She always carves out time for her family, no matter how busy she is.

2- I try to carve out time for exercise every week.

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Time will tell

 It's too early to know

Examples:

1-  Imagine your friend starts a new relationship. After only two weeks, everyone asks: "Is this the right person?" Your friend smiles and says, "I don't know. Time will tell."

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Why Ordinary Moments Don't Feel Enough Anymore

A strange thing happens when we get used to constant stimulation. A quiet walk feels boring. Reading a few pages feels slow. Waiting for the bus feels unbearable. Even drinking coffee without checking our phones can feel difficult.