Get real!: Be realistic! / Don't be naive.
A: "I'm going to Las Vegas. I know I'll win a lot of money!"a (real) go-getter: a (very) ambitious, hard-working person.
B: "Get real! You'll probably lose a lot of money!"
"I'm not surprised that Jean finished before anyone else. She's a real go-getter."green: inexperienced.
"I don't think you can depend on Jack to do that job by himself. He's too green."hassle (noun): a troublesome situation; something troublesome that interrupts one's normal routine.
"I know it's a hassle to complete this form now, but Mr. Rogershave one's hands full: be extremely busy.
needs it in his office by the end of the day."
A: "Will you be able to help us this afternoon?"hit the books: study.
B: "I'm afraid not. I'll have my hands full trying to finish my research paper."
"I wish I could go to the movies, but I've got to hit the books."hit the hay: go to bed; go to sleep.
"It's late, so I guess I'll hit the hay."hit the sack: go to bed.
"I'm really tired. I think I'll hit the sack."
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