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Common Everyday Phrases Newsletter: wrapped up in.../follow your heart but...
November 02, 2008

Common Everyday Phrases

Wrapped up in this project

Follow your heart but keep your feet on the ground

Wear yourself out

Arthur: "Hi, Amy! I'm home!"

Amy: "Uh-huh..."

Arthur: "You don't seem very excited to see me. And you're still in your pajamas!"

Amy: "I'm sorry, Arthur, I'm just so wrapped up in this project, I didn't even realize the whole day was gone."

Arthur: "I know you're really excited about this new project of yours, Amy. I think it's great to follow your heart, but keep your feet on the ground. If you're not careful, you'll wear yourself out."

Wrapped up in something
Concentrating very hard on something

Follow your heart but keep your feet on the ground
Continue to work on your dream, but remain realistic

Wear yourself out
Become too tired


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