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Question 1

Uptight

A breakthrough has been reached/ achieved.

Answer 1

Take it for granted

Question 2

Getting acquainted

Answer 2

So Penn, I’d like to introduce you Maria.
So, Penn, I’d like you to meet Maria.

Actually, In fact, By the way, Believe it or not, we met back in college 20 years ago.

Question 3

Catching up

Answer 3

It’s been too long; We haven’t talked for ages; How’s the family;

Question 4

Changing topics

Answer 4

Anyway

on that note

That reminds me

Speaking of

Question 5

I didn’t use to get a say in what we decided.

Answer 5

There didn’t use to be time to work on my own projects.

Question 6

I feel as though I’m working too much.

Answer 6

I feel as if I’m working more than anyone else