@learnativenglish: Can you think of the missing phrase? This silly echo effect in English is called reduplication. These expressions add some playful and rhythmic variety to a casual conversation. (And the repetition make them easier for English learners to remember!) Very easy → Easy peasy Very good → Super duper OK → Okie dokie Very small → Teeny tiny Indecisive → Wishy washy Small talk → Chit chat Highly secret → Hush hush Wasting time → Dilly dally Goodbye →❓