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Dani L.

Vocabulary

 

To reintroduce (v.) = to introduce again 

 

High light (n.) = an important, memorable or enjoyable event

 

Postpartum Depression (PPD) (n.) = depression suffered by a mother following childbirth, typically arising from the combination of hormonal changes, psychological adjustment to motherhood, and fatigue.

 

To put/set down roots (verb phrase) = to make a place one's home, for example by taking part in activities there or by making a lot of friends there

 

To get back into the (gerund/noun) + game (verb phrase) slang = to start doing an activity, profession, or hobby again. 

 

Examples: 

-       Chef John hasn’t cooked in years, but he’s ready to get back into the cooking game now. 

-       Emma got back into the music game after trying finance for a year. She’s a very talented pianist. 

-       After a 6-year break, Sandy is finally getting back into the fitness game. She started lifting weights again two weeks ago.  

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