Expressions
The impressive prototype ________ the investors with its efficiency.
blew away
We have a lot to cover, so let’s ________: how much will this proposal cost?
cut to the chase
Gives life back to
revitalizes
Something which causes itching
irritating
A phrase or opinion overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
cliche
They decided to _________ and invest all their resources in the new product.
go for broke
Our VP _________ , but sometimes talking without thinking resolves issues faster.
shoots from the hip
Recipe
formula
Owned only by us
exclusive
A meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people
rendezvous
The proposal was defeated, but we’ll ________ and try again.
go down swinging
Do you know Shirley Jackson? The name ________ but I don't know if we ever met.
rings a bell
Goes into the skin
absorbs
Helps to calm, relax
soothes
A distinct segment of a market.
niche
We need a better system so questions don’t _________.
fall through the cracks
I need to start working out again. I've been a _______ for too long!
couch potato
Water, humidity
moisture
Mix
blend
clandestine
secret and concealed, often for illegal reasons
Even after the funding was cut, our team _________ and found success.
landed on our feet
The choice between eating a McDonald's hamburger or fish porridge is so easy, it's a ________ .
no-brainer
Adhesive
sticky
put on
apply
sphygmomanometer
for measuring blood pressure