Sounding like a native - 14 colloquial expressions

Don't hold your breath. / I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were you. (Don’t expect it to happen for a very long time)

Take it from me. / Take my word for it. (believe me because I know what I’m talking about)

What's the damage? (How much is it?)

It's on me. / This one’s on me! (I'll pay, I'll get the bill, it's my treat)

I'm off / I must go / see you later

Dig in! / Get stuck in! (start eating, help yourself)

Be that as it may (Although that may be true)

In a heartbeat / At the drop of a hat (immediately)

Don't get me started!

I can live with that. / I could settle for that. (That's something I can get used to)

Hang (on) in there. (Be patient. It'll work out. Everything will be ok)

Off the top of my head. (without checking or thinking about something)

It's a recipe for disaster. (something that will probably result in a bad or negative outcome)

I can't get my head around it. (when you can’t understand or accept something)

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