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It was a lot to take in
We use this expression when we experience or learn so much at once that we need time to understand, absorb, or emotionally process it.
Example:
Imagine you’ve just started a new job.
On your first day, you meet fifteen new colleagues, learn how several systems work, attend meetings, and receive all sorts of instructions.
Everyone is friendly, and you’re genuinely happy to be there.
But by the time you get home, you’re exhausted.
Your partner asks:
“How was your first day?”
You say:
“It was great! Everyone was really welcoming, but honestly, it was a lot to take in.”

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The ins and outs
When we talk about the ins and outs of something, we mean all the important details of how it works, including the less obvious or more complicated parts.
Example: 
Imagine you’ve just started a new job.
During your first week, everything feels a little confusing.
There are procedures to follow, different people to contact, and all sorts of little details you need to remember.
A colleague notices that you’re struggling and says:
“Don’t worry. Nobody expects you to know everything immediately. It’ll take a while to learn the ins and outs of the job.”

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Underwhelming
We use this adjective to describe something that is less impressive, exciting, or satisfying than we expected.
Example:  Imagine you've been looking forward to visiting a famous tourist attraction.
You've seen hundreds of beautiful photographs of it online, and everyone says it's absolutely breathtaking.
But when you finally get there, it's incredibly crowded, the weather isn't great, and the whole experience feels rather ordinary.
Later, a friend asks:
“So, how was it? Was it amazing?”
You say:
“Honestly, it was a bit underwhelming. I think I'd built it up too much in my head.”

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I didn't know what to make of it
It's a very natural way to express confusion or uncertainty, especially when a situation is unusual, surprising, or difficult to understand.
Example:
 Imagine you've just finished a job interview.
You think it went reasonably well. You answered the questions, had a pleasant conversation, and felt quite confident.
But just before you leave, the interviewer says:
“Well, that was certainly an interesting interview.”
And that's it.
You walk out wondering:
“Interesting in a good way? Or interesting in a bad way?”
Later, your friend asks how it went.
You say:
“Honestly, I'm not sure. The interviewer said it was interesting, but I didn't know what to make of that.”

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It didn't sit right with me
We use this when something makes us feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or that something isn’t quite right.
Example:
Imagine you’re at a restaurant with a group of friends.
One of them starts making jokes about someone who isn’t there.
Everyone laughs.
You smile politely, but you don’t find it particularly funny.
Later, you tell another friend:
“I know they were just joking, but honestly, some of those comments didn’t sit right with me.”