relationships
Your date never showed up and stopped replying. What happened to you?
I've been stood up
You prepared nothing before your presentation but somehow survived.
I completely raw-dogged it with my mind.
Things look terrible now, but there's still something positive.
There is a silver lining.
Disappear completely without any explanation.
vanish out of thin air
Someone says something surprisingly insightful.
Answer: Very astute.
You've had enough of dating men and decide to take a break from relationships.
I'm swearing off men. / I'm boy sober.
Everything that could possibly go wrong... did.
Everything was wrong every single step of the way
It's only 9 p.m.—there's still plenty of time to have fun.
The night is young.
Work together to solve a difficult problem.
Answer: crack the nut together
You overshare on the first date and tell your whole life story.
Answer: TMI.
You still think about your ex because there were too many things left unsaid.
lovelorn
The cooking show was a disaster, but it taught you an important lesson.
You gotta flop to fly.
You don't want to sound arrogant before talking about your achievement.
I don't want to flex on you too hard, but...
Think strategically instead of looking for quick results.
Answer: play the long game
The situation is obviously ironic.
Answer: The irony is palpable.
You ask your best friend to suggest the perfect first message on a dating app.
Could you give me an opening line?
Your dating life keeps ending badly. Another relationship is over.
Another one bites the dust.
You decide to leave the party politely.
I bid you good night and good luck.
Hide your true intentions.
Answer: keep your cards closed.
Don't overthink your speech—be authentic.
Answer: No great speech starts with a filter.
You're trying to date honestly instead of ghosting or playing games.
dating with accountability
A contestant enters The Great British Bake Off convinced they'll win. Their bread is a complete disaster, and the judges hate every bite. One judge jokingly calls it...
Answer: culinary waterboarding.
You're in an extremely awkward situation and don't know what to do.
That puts me in a real snickerdoodle.
Unexpectedly meet someone/something.
Answer: come face to face with
You pursue your dream no matter how difficult it is.
Answer: I'm in the battle to the death to become a _____ one day.