Body Language & Physical Actions
To nervously or absentmindedly play with something using your hands, often because you are anxious, bored, or distracted.
During the presentation, I could see him ____ ___ his tie because he was so nervous.
Fiddle with (something)
to miss a good opportunity.
I ____ ___ ____ by not applying earlier.
miss the boat
A real, honest, and not fake interest in something or someone. It shows that you truly care.
She showed a _____ _____ in my project, which made me feel valued.
Genuine interest
to fail to do what you promised or agreed to do.
He ____ ___ ___ his promise to help us.
go back on (a promise, an agreement)
To position your body so that your back is straight and your shoulders are back
My grandmother always told me to _______ at the dinner table.
Sit up straight
people often think other people's lives are better than their own.
I sometimes think I'd be happier teaching in Spain. Oh well, ___________________________!
the grass is always greener on the other side
to be noticeably better or different than others.
Your portfolio will help you ____ ___ ___ the competition.
stand out from
to stop working correctly or develop a problem.
Everything ___ ___ on the day of the presentation.
go wrong
A strong instinct or intuition about something, based on emotion rather than logic or facts.
I had a ___ _____ that something was wrong, and I was right.
Gut feeling
something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.
Losing that job was _ ____ __ ______, because I finally was able to do what i really loved.
a blessing in disguise
extremely useful or important
His advice was _____ during my first week at work.
invaluable
to manage without having something you need or want.
We had to ____ _______ internet for two days.
go without
To sit, walk, or stand with your shoulders hunched forward and your back curved
Try not to _____ during the interview; it makes you look uninterested.
Slouch
to have to start again after a failed attempt.
Our first plan didn't work, so we're ____ ___ ___ _____ _____
be back to the drawing board
to become successful in life or work
With your determination, you'll ____ __
go far
To stop liking someone or something that you used to like.
I used to love coffee, but I've ____ ____ it since I started drinking tea.
Go off (someone/something)