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

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

look a gift horse in the mouth

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

cold feet

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

stiff upper lip

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

show his hand

The underperforming employee was called __________ to explain the recent missed targets.

on the carpet

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

pay the piper

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

windfall

During his college years, he was known for his tendency to __________ before settling into a more responsible lifestyle.

sow wild oats

He quickly discovered that some of his colleagues were nothing more than __________ who disappeared during challenging times.

fair-weather friends

The ambitious employee sought to __________ by taking on additional lucrative side projects.

to feather his nest

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

Indian summer

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

wash dirty linen in public

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

wear his heart on his sleeve

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

keep the pot boiling

After leaving one toxic work environment, he quickly realized he had jumped __________, landing in an even worse situation.

out of the frying pan into the fire

The project manager received the __________ of the budget for his department's new initiative.

the lion's share

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

take the bull by the horns

Just as Tom was about to unveil his groundbreaking research, his colleague __________ by presenting almost identical findings.

stole their thunder

The marketing presentation was already brilliant, but the executives still tried to __________ by adding unnecessary and flashy animations.

gild the lily

Only a __________ could navigate the complex legal loopholes in this intricate contract.

Philadelphia lawyer

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

bury the hatchet

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

the grapevine

At the awkward networking event, Mark decided to __________ by sharing a humorous story about his first startup failure.

break the ice

The PR team worked hard to __________ the company's recent environmental violation, hoping to minimize negative media coverage.

whitewash

During the important strategy meeting, Emma caught herself __________, dreaming about her upcoming tropical vacation instead of focusing on the quarterly budget projections.

woolgathering