idioms 1
I sent tons of emails to my boss to get approval for my proposal-only to be _______ .
left on read
This place is ______ the best burger joint in town—no cap.
legit
I usually ______ at 5 p.m. sharp to make sure I don't stay late.
clock out (pv)
He's going through an ______ phase—moody, rebellious, and convinced no one understands him.
adolescent
With the economy in crisis, many small businesses are struggling just to ______.
stay afloat (v phr.)
Once the false information started to ______, it was hard to put a stop to it.
run rampant
The app gives you ______ updates on traffic conditions so you can avoid delays.
real-time
She shared a short ______ of the interview on social media to tease the full release.
snippet
After working in the industry for over a decade, he knows the ins and outs ______.
around the block (a phr.)
She’s been really ______ lately—probably because of the big exam coming up.
on edge
His words echoed in the empty room, disappearing ______ as no one was there to respond.
into the void (adv)
She was almost late to the meeting, but she made it on time—______.
not even by a hair (adv)