Her response was a jumble of unrelated words; it sounded like a _____.
word salad [Incoherent speech or writing that lacks logical structure, often associated with certain mental disorders.]
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During our conversation, he mentioned _____ that caught my attention, but I didn't have a chance to ask him about it further.
a word in passing [A brief mention of something without going into detail.]
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He recited the poem _____, capturing the poet's original phrasing.
word for word [To repeat something exactly as it was spoken or written, without paraphrasing.]
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The political debate turned into _____ as the candidates clashed over their policies.
a war of words [A heated exchange of insults, criticisms, or arguments between individuals or groups.]
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She offered _____ to her friend who was going through a difficult time.
words of comfort [Kind or soothing words that are meant to console or reassure someone.]
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He was a man of integrity who lived by his principles both _____.
in word and deed [In both speech and action; consistent in what is said and done.]
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The _____ highlighted the most common themes in the research article.
word cloud [A visual representation of words, where the size of each word reflects its frequency or importance in a given text.]
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She did _____ about the surprise party, and it was a successful surprise for the birthday girl.
not breathe a word [To keep something a secret; to refrain from mentioning or revealing information.]
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The new smartphone model is considered _____ cutting-edge technology.
the last word in [The latest or most advanced example of something.]
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_____ about the upcoming sale, and people are excited to get great deals.
The word is out [Information or news has been widely circulated and is now known by many people.]
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The storm hit _____, catching everyone off guard.
without a word of warning [Unexpectedly or suddenly, without any prior indication.]
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_____ seemed to be a complaint; he was in a sour mood.
Every word out of his mouth [Everything someone says; all their statements or comments.]
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I _____ that I will complete the project by the deadline.
give you my word [To promise or assure someone sincerely.]
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_____ that there will be a surprise party for Sarah next week, so make sure to keep it a secret!
The word goes around [Information or news is being circulated among people, often through informal channels of communication.]
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She told me the restaurant was fantastic, so I'll _____ and make a reservation for dinner tonight.
take her word for it [To believe or trust someone's statement without requiring further evidence or confirmation.]
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In the scandal, it was _____; he insisted he was innocent, but the newspapers had published damaging allegations against him.
his word against the press [This phrase refers to a situation where an individual's testimony or statement contradicts media reports or public statements.]
