We’re wasting time ____ hairs over tiny details. (arguing unnecessarily)
splitting
She goes for a run every morning, come rain or _____.
shine
She hates being in the ... (draw attention), even when her work deserves recognition.
spotlight / limelight
We work well together because we’re on the same _____. (think alike)
wavelength
She’s so focused on details that she can’t see the _____ for the trees. (unable to see a wider perspective)
wood/forest
Once we solved the initial problem, everything else was plain _____. (without problem)
sailing
I'm sorry, but your latest work has been below the ___. (standard)
par
He’s been down on his ____ since losing his job. (broke)
luck
The negotiations dragged on with no end in _____.
sight
He tends to fly off the _____ over minor issues. (lose temper)
handle
If he wants that promotion, he really needs to get his _____ together.
act
The results fell ____ of our expectations. (didn't meet)
short
He can relocate at a moment’s _____ if needed.
notice
They arrived in the ____ of time to prevent a disaster.
nick
He often acts on a ____ and regrets it later. (spontaneously)
whim
The film was clearly a ... for stars rather than a meaningful story.
vehicle
You need to have your _____ about you in this job. (think and react quickly)
wits
They decided to start with a clean ____ after the conflict.
slate
She finally gave him a taste of his own _____. (got revenge)
medicine
Despite criticism, he stuck to his ____. (held his opinion)
guns
After such a long day, I just want to put my ____ up. (relax)
feet
There’s a ________ between confidence and arrogance. (small difference - 2 words)
fine line
The situation changed in the ____ of an eye. (immediately)
blink
The cast played to a packed ____ on opening night.
house
Residents were up in ____ over the proposed changes. (very angry)
arms