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Idiomatic expressions

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