Idioms Barron's 1100 words (15 weeks) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

According to __________, the CEO is planning to retire before the end of the year, though nothing has been officially confirmed.

the grapevine

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At the end of the project, the team would eventually have to __________ for their earlier decisions.

pay the piper

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The company enjoyed an __________ of unexpected success late in the fiscal year.

Indian summer

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Jack tended to __________, openly displaying his emotions and vulnerabilities in the workplace.

wear his heart on his sleeve

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The team continued to __________ by generating new ideas and maintaining momentum on the project.

keep the pot boiling

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monster

Reset all scores!

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gold

Win 50 points!

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gift

Win 20 points!

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lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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During the negotiation, he was reluctant to __________ and reveal his true intentions.

show his hand

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The cautious buyer didn't want to __________, carefully examining the gift before accepting it.

look a gift horse in the mouth

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After years of bitter rivalry, the two competing departments finally decided to __________ and collaborate on the new project.

bury the hatchet

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When the difficult project was assigned, Sarah decided to __________ and develop a comprehensive implementation strategy immediately.

take the bull by the horns

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The unexpected bonus was a welcome __________ that helped him pay off his outstanding debts.

windfall

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The couple made a mistake by choosing to __________ during their annual company dinner.

wash dirty linen in public

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monster

Reset all scores!

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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lifesaver

Give 10 points!

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The team experienced __________ before making the critical decision, hesitating to move forward.

cold feet

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heart

Other team wins 25 points!

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magnet

Take 20 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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lifesaver

Give 5 points!

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Despite the challenge, the veteran maintained a __________, refusing to show any signs of distress.

stiff upper lip

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