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That was the meeting _______- everything that could go wrong did, and it lasted for hours.
from hell
If you want to impress your boss, you need to _________ on this project by adding more detail to your report
go the extra mile
Trying to get a straight answer from him is ______________; he keeps dodging the question
like nailing jelly to a wall
I wasn’t sure if she’d like my idea, but she said she was totally ________ it
cool with
Rock music just _________________; I’m more into jazz and classical
doesn’t float my boat
You’re thinking of asking about her ex? ________________; it’s a sensitive topic
Don’t even go there
After the product launch, the new app seemed to have _____________; no one talks about it anymore
fallen off the radar
When someone says "end of (story)," they mean:
The discussion is over and final or something similar
The idiom "like nailing jelly to a wall" refers to something that is:
Difficult or impossible to achieve, understand or describe
If someone describes an experience as "from hell," they mean it was:
Particularly terrible or difficult / difficult people or unpopular things
The new healthcare policy promises to support citizens ___________, covering all stages of life.
from cradle to the grave
His parents are always trying to _________ by discouraging him from taking risks and pursuing his dreams.
clip his wings / clip someone´s wings
The financial scandal you’ve heard about is just _____________; there’s a lot more corruption beneath the surface.
the tip of the iceberg
Stay away from him today—he’s _______________ after working late last night.
like a bear with a sore head
When she heard the sad news, she __________ for hours
cried her eyes out
I know the trip got canceled, but ___________—we can use the time to relax at home.
look on the bright side
