- “Down to the wire” – until the very last minute
Example sentences:
- The election was down to the wire – it was too close to call and the result wasn’t announced until the next day.
- I had a big deadline and was working down to the wire – I didn’t finish until just before the deadline.
- The team was down to the wire in the championship game – it was a close match and went into overtime.
- I was trying to book a flight, but the prices kept changing and I had to wait until the last minute to get the best deal – it was down to the wire.
- The negotiations were down to the wire – both sides were pushing for their own interests and it was unclear whether a deal would be reached.
- “Draw a blank” – be unable to remember or think of something
Example sentences:
- I was trying to remember the name of the actor, but I drew a blank – it was on the tip of my tongue but I just couldn’t think of it.
- My friend asked me what I wanted for my birthday, but I drew a blank – I had no idea.
- The student was asked a question in class and completely drew a blank – he had no idea what the answer was.
- I was trying to come up with an idea for my presentation, but I drew a blank – my mind was completely blank.
- The band was asked to play a song that they hadn’t rehearsed, and they drew a blank – they had no idea what to play.
- “Egg on your face” – be embarrassed or humiliated by your own actions
Example sentences:
- I accidentally sent the email to the wrong person and ended up with egg on my face – I was embarrassed and had to apologize.
- My friend was boasting about how well she did on the exam, but then she found out that she had gotten a D – she had egg on her face when she told everyone.
- The politician made a bold prediction that didn’t come true, and ended up with egg on her face – she was ridiculed by the media.
- I accidentally posted a picture on social media that I wasn’t supposed to, and ended up with egg on my face – I was mortified.
- My boss asked me to present at the meeting, but I completely froze and couldn’t remember what I was supposed to say – I ended up with egg on my face.
- “Every cloud has a silver lining” – every difficult or unpleasant situation has a positive aspect
Example sentences:
- I was upset that I didn’t get the job I applied for, but my friend reminded me that every cloud has a silver lining – something better might come along.
- I was disappointed that I had to cancel my vacation plans, but then I realized that every cloud has a silver lining – I was able to use the time and money to do something else instead.
- My car broke down and I was worried about the repair costs, but every cloud has a silver lining – the mechanic found a much cheaper solution than I was expecting.
- I was upset that I had to move away from my hometown, but then I realized that every cloud has a silver lining – I was able to make new friends and have new experiences.
- I was disappointed that my favorite team lost the game, but my friend reminded me that every cloud has a silver lining – they still had a chance to make it to the playoffs.
- “Faint heart never won fair lady” – you need to be bold and courageous to succeed
Example sentences:
- I was nervous about asking my crush out on a date, but my friend told me that a faint heart never won a fair lady – I needed to be brave and go for it.
- The athlete was nervous about competing in the championship game, but his coach reminded him that a faint heart never won a fair lady – he needed to have confidence in himself.
- I was hesitant about starting my own business, but my mentor told me that a faint heart never won a fair lady – I needed to take the risk and go for it.
- The actor was nervous about auditioning for the lead role, but his friend told him that a faint heart never won a fair lady – he needed to believe in himself and give it his all.
- I was hesitant about applying for the dream job, but my sister told me that a faint heart never won a fair lady – I needed to have confidence in my skills and go for it.
