pensive (jl) thinking a lot about something, especially because you are worried or sad

It dawned on me that...

dawn on sb: if a fact dawns on you, you realize it for the first time

legit (j) honest and not trying to deceive people

have a lot/enough on your plate = (informal) to have a lot of problems to deal with or to worry about

at fault: if someone is at fault, they are responsible for something bad that has happened

[A special day calls for a special post.]

hanky panky (n used informally and humorously) sexual activity

for days/weeks etc on end = for many days, weeks etc without stopping

case = a set of reasons why something should happen or be done

[make your case]

[And I'd make my case to my Mom as to why she should buy me a new dress.]

eloquent (jl) able to express your ideas and opinions well, especially in a way that influences people

eloquence (n)

plug (n) a way of advertising a book, film etc by mentioning it publicly, especially on television or radio