Common Everyday Phrases

heads up

in one's element

pleased as punch

Arthur: "Amy, I just want to give you a heads up about my mom when she comes over today for Christmas dinner. She's always in her element when she's talking about babies."

Amy: "Yes, I know she was pleased as punch when we told her about the baby."

Arthur: "She'll probably talk about it all during dinner, but I always love talking about what it will be like to have a new little baby!"

heads up
advance notice

in one's element
doing what one really enjoys

pleased as punch
very happy; delighted

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