Quick answer: glazing (Disapproving or self-mocking praise label) — Giving someone or something excessive praise; the label suggests the admiration is over the top, unwarranted or annoying. Meanwhile, locked in (Focused · motivational) — Fully focused and committed to a task. “Time to lock in” means it is time to stop distractions and concentrate.
1. glazing ↗
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Register: Disapproving or self-mocking praise label
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Giving someone or something excessive praise; the label suggests the admiration is over the top, unwarranted or annoying.
When it fits: Recognize the complaint about excess. If you are giving criticism, point to the actual claim rather than treating any enthusiasm as automatically unreasonable.
When to avoid: Avoid assuming that every compliment is excessive or that calling something glazing disproves the opinion being expressed. The label is not an argument by itself.
“You called every scene perfect; the glazing is getting ridiculous.”
In plain English: Your excessive praise for every scene is getting ridiculous.
2. locked in ↗
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Register: Focused · motivational
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Fully focused and committed to a task. “Time to lock in” means it is time to stop distractions and concentrate.
When it fits: Use it to announce focused effort or encourage a familiar teammate. A concrete task makes it more useful than a vague demand to try harder.
When to avoid: Avoid confusing motivational slang with locked-in syndrome, a specific medical term, or interpreting a confirmed price as a statement about concentration.
“Phone away, notes open. I am locked in until lunch.”
In plain English: I am concentrating and avoiding distractions.
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