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break a sweat

To put forth a large amount of energy or effort into or toward a task. Usually used in the negative to indicate the opposite. Likened to perspiring due to strenuous physical activity.
That test was so easy, I aced it without even breaking a sweat. She didn't break a sweat becoming the district attorney.
break a sweat by Juca Benjamim March 14, 2016

not break a sweat 

We went all the way from here to there and I did not break a sweat.

break a sweat

When you win or get something effortlessly.
Lakers didn't have to break a sweat to beat their opponent. It was an easy match.
break a sweat by RBK2013 November 23, 2013
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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