a lightbulb moment
a moment of sudden realization, enlightenment, or inspiration
what's the opposite of "hit the wall"
get a second wind
That indie café’s coffee is on par with Starbucks, honestly even better.
on A par
The new series really __ of typical romantic comedies - it’s messy, real, and unpredictable.
breaks the mould
the difference between a hobby and a creative outlet
A hobby is something you do for fun or relaxation - an activity you enjoy in your free time
A creative outlet is something you use to express yourself - to process thoughts, emotions, or ideas through creation
hit the wall
to suddenly lose energy, ideas, or motivation, often after working hard on something
give 2 examples of things that can be considered "a stroke of genius"
freezing coffee in ice cube trays for instant iced lattes
turning a dull grammar point into a meme challenge
I used my friend’s Canva template but added my own twinge to it - some colours and jokes that felt more ‘me.’
twist
Her reel about work-life balance really __ debate in the comments - people had strong opinions.
sparked
the difference between "an AHA-moment" and "a stroke of genious"
An Aha-moment is when something suddenly clicks - you realize or understand something that wasn’t clear before
A stroke of genius is when you come up with or do something unexpectedly clever, effective, or original
groundbreaking
if something is groundbreaking, it is very new and a big change from other things of its type
name 2 opposites to "draw inspiration from smth"
blatantly steal / swipe word-for-word
I'm in such a reading slurp right now that my library app is sending me 'we miss you' notifications.
in a sluMP
Filling in those tax forms was such __ - I’d rather clean the whole flat.
a drag
the difference between "think outside the box" and "break the mould"
Think outside the box means to look at a problem from a new angle - to find creative or unconventional solutions within the existing system
Break the mould means to go even further - to reject the system itself and create a completely new way of doing things
strike a chord (with sb)
if something strikes a chord, it causes people to agree with it or remember something similar to it
name 3 synonyms to daunting work
tedious / mundane / monotonous
I can't believe he copied that entire section from Wikipedia and tried to pass it as his own.
pass OFF
He was expelled from the university after it was discovered he __ plagiarism in his final thesis.
committed
the difference between the X-factor and charisma
Charisma is the ability to attract and charm people - it’s about energy, warmth, and how you make others feel
The X-factor is something deeper - a unique mix of confidence, authenticity, and talent that makes you truly stand out and unforgettable