Adjective
*There was something really _____ about the way he kept smiling without blinking during the entire conversation.
weird (adj.)
Just as I was drifting off, I had a sudden _____ that made my whole body jolt.
sleep start (n) or hypnic jerk (n)
After such a hectic week, I needed a quiet evening to _____ and recharge.
wind down (pv)
*The ambulance arrived _____, just before things could’ve gotten worse.
in the nick of time (adv.)
This place is ____ the best burger joint in town-no cap.
legit (adv)
The app gives you ____ ____ updates on traffic conditions so you can avoid delays.
real time (a)
It's no surprise that those two are always together. You know what they say, "________."
birds of a feather (n)
I usually ____ ____ at 5 p.m. shart to make sure I don't stay late.
clock out (pv)
She was almost late to the meeting, but she made it on time- _____ _____ _____ _____ _____.
not even by a hair (adv)
I sent an important email to my boss to get approval for my proposal only to be _____ _____ _____ .
left on read
*Everyone loved her _____ sense of fashion—no one else could pull off mismatched socks and a vintage blazer like she did.
quirky (adj.)
I haven’t seen you in _____! We need to catch up over coffee soon!
(in) a hot minute (noun)
He tried to answer the question, but he ended up _____ and forgetting what he wanted to say.
fumbling
After working in the industry for over a decade, he knows the ins and outs _____ _____ _____.
around the block (a/adv phr.)
She shared a short ____ of the interview on social media to tease the full release.
snippet (n)
With the economy in crisis, many small businesses are struggling just ____ _____ .
stay afloat (v phr.)
She decided to ___ on the carrot stick because she wasn’t very hungry yet.
nibble (v)
She booked a flight to Paris ____ ____ ____, without making a plan because she felt like it.
on a whim (adv.)
She's been really ____ ____ lately, probably because of the big exam coming up.
on edge (a, adv.)
It's no surprise that those two are always together. You know, they’re just so ________.
like-minded (a)
Adjective!!! (cf. birds of a feather (n))
Once the false rumor started to ____ ______, it was hard to put a stop to it.
run rampant (v phr.) cf. go viral
Before committing to a big slice, the bride and groom decided to ___ the wedding cake to make sure it tasted perfect.
sample (v)
After working in the industry for over a decade, he knows the ins and outs ____ ____ ____.
around the block (adv)