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Blow it 

means to fail badly at something, especially when you had a chance to succeed—but made a mistake or messed it up. 

Examples:

1- I had a chance to talk to my crush at the party… but I panicked and walked away. I totally blew it.

2- He had the interview of a lifetime, but he showed up unprepared and blew it.

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Low key

can describe events, feelings, or even people. Sometimes it means not wanting to draw attention, and other times it means something is done in a chill, relaxed way. It can also be used informally to mean “a little” or “kind of.

Examples:

1- I’m low-key obsessed with that show. I didn’t expect to love it so much!

2- We had a low-key wedding—just close friends, no big party.

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Bullish 

If someone is bullish, it means they are very confident and optimistic about something—especially the future.

Examples:

1- The startup founder was bullish about her app, saying it would change the industry.

2- Even after a few setbacks, Sam stayed bullish about his chances of getting into medical school.

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Call the shots

If someone calls the shots, it means they’re the one making the decisions. They’re in charge. They’re the leader. 

Examples:

1- Even though there’s a whole team, it’s really Lisa who calls the shots in that office.

2- At our house, the cat calls the shots. We just pay the rent and open the tuna.

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Up in the air

If something is “up in the air,” it means it’s uncertain, undecided, or not yet settled. 

Examples:

1- The company’s merger is up in the air, so we don’t know what’s going to happen with our department.

2- My roommate and I were planning to throw a party, but now she’s mad at me… so yeah, the party is up in the air.

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Pay off

When something pays off, it means it brings success or a good result after effort or time.

Examples:

1- Their training paid off when the team won the championship.

2- Saving a little every month paid off when she could afford the trip.

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By the book 

If someone does something “by the book,” it means they follow all the rules, policies, or procedures exactly—with no shortcuts or exceptions. 

Examples:

1- Our accountant is extremely careful—she does everything by the book, down to the last cent.

2- I tried to renew my passport early, but the clerk refused. He said, ‘Sorry, we have to do this by the book.

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Give sb the green light 

 To give someone the green light means to give permission or approval to go ahead with something—a plan, a project, an idea.

Examples:

1- I asked my parents if I could go on the trip, and surprisingly, they gave me the green light

2- The marketing team came up with a new campaign, and the boss finally gave them the green light to launch it.

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Come up short

means to fail to achieve a goal, miss a target, or not have quite enough of something—even if you tried your best. It often implies you were close, but not close enough.

Examples:

1- The team gave it their all in the championship game but came up short by just one goal.

2- The actor was nominated for an Oscar three times but always came up short. Still, fans love his work.

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In the red 

If you’re in the red, it means you’re losing money or you owe money. Your balance is negative, either in your bank account, business, or budget.

Examples:

1- After a slow winter season, the small café was in the red for three months straight.

2- Even some famous athletes have gone in the red after retiring—lavish spending and no income can be a dangerous combo.