+ "Sorry, I'm late. I 'GOT HELD UP' in traffic on the Main Road."
**'GOT HELD UP' = (To) Be delayed.
‑ "Right. I heard there was a 'PILE-UP'. A 'PILE-UP' on the highway involving three cars."
**'PILE-UP' = (A) Traffic accident (usually) involving many vehicles.
+ "It was terrible! I was sitting in traffic for an hour."
‑ "That's crazy! Well, have a seat. Maybe a drink would 'HIT THE SPOT'."
**'HIT THE SPOT' = (TO) Be exactly what someone wants.
+ "Absolutely."
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