Nominalization
The manager had to ______ about the new policy.(decision)
The manager had to make a ______ about the new policy.
The benefits of exercising regularly far ______ the disadvantages.
What is outnumber?
Before we proceed with the project, it’s important that we all stay __________ about the goals and deadlines.
What is on the same page?
To introduce oneself socially.
What is break the ice?
not having electrical amplification
Acoustic
We noticed a significant ______ in the team’s performance after training. (improve)
What is improvement?
The store managed to ______ all its competitors by offering better prices and quality.
What is outsell?
Can you give me a __________ for how much this project will cost, even though the final numbers aren’t in yet?
What is ballpark figure?
To stop a recurring behavior.
What is break the habit?
A beginner.
Amateur
The artist’s creative ideas were appreciated by the team. (creative)
The artist’s creativity was appreciated by the team.
Our team will ______ the opposing team in terms of skill and strategy.
What is outclass?
To make sure you're up to date with all the changes, we’ll __________ you about the latest developments.
What is keep you in the loop ?
To push finances beyond budget.
What is break the bank?
Performed in real time.
Live
The scientist’s intelligent approach helped solve the problem. (intelligent)
The scientist’s intelligence helped solve the problem.
Children often ______ their clothes quickly because they grow so fast.
What is outgrow?
I think we need a __________ to understand the real challenges before we make any decisions.
What is reality check ?
To overcome the hardest part of a task.
What is break the back of?
Words of a song.
Lyrics
The team’s strong performance earned them first place. (strong)
The team’s strength earned them first place.
(Answer: strength)
The positive reviews for the product ______ the few negative ones.
What is outnumber?
If both sides can agree on these terms, it would be a __________ for everyone involved.
What is win-win situation ?
To make enough money to cover costs.
What is break even?
A low, continuous sound or tune made without opening your mouth.
hum