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Have a spot for sth

If you have a soft spot for something or someone, it means you have a special affection, love, or weakness for them—sometimes without even knowing why

Examples:

1- I have a soft spot for 90s cartoons because they remind me of my childhood.

2- My grandpa is super strict, but he has a soft spot for my little sister—he lets her get away with everything!

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Weather the storm

To weather the storm means to survive a difficult situation and come out stronger.

Examples:

1- The company had to make tough decisions to weather the storm of the economic downturn.

2- She went through a tough breakup but eventually weathered the storm and moved on.

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Cheat death

To cheat death means to narrowly escape dying or survive a very dangerous situation.

Examples:

1- The firefighter cheated death when he barely escaped the burning building.

2- After surviving a plane crash, the passengers felt like they had cheated death.

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In the blink of an eye

means something happens extremely fast, almost instantly. Think about how quickly you blink—it takes less than a second! 

Examples:

1- I looked away for just a second, and my dog stole my sandwich in the blink of an eye!

2- I just got paid yesterday, and now my bank account is empty in the blink of an eye!

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Cut corners

To "cut corners" means to do something in the easiest, fastest, or cheapest way—usually by skipping steps or ignoring quality.

Examples:

1- The company cut corners by hiring fewer employees, but now customer service is terrible!

2- The contractor cut corners by using cheap paint, so the walls started peeling after a few months.

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Jaw-dropping

means extremely surprising, impressive, or shocking—so much that it makes you open your mouth in amazement!

Examples:

1- I just saw the price of my dream vacation package—it’s jaw-droppingly expensive!

2- The world had a jaw-dropping reaction when humans first landed on the moon in 1969.

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Scrutinize

To scrutinize something means to examine it very closely and carefully, especially to find mistakes or details.

Examples:

1- Before buying a used car, I scrutinized every detail—the mileage, the engine, the tires—to make sure it was a good deal.

2- The investors scrutinized the company’s financial reports before deciding to invest.

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Miss the boat 

To miss the boat means to lose an opportunity by being too late or not paying attention.

Examples:

1- I should have applied for that job last week—I really missed the boat!

2- I forgot to register for the class, and now it's full. I totally missed the boat!

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Loose cannon

A loose cannon is a person who is unpredictable, impulsive, and difficult to control.

Examples:

1- The president’s advisor is a loose cannon—he often leaks information to the press without permission.

2- My uncle at family dinners is a loose cannon—he’ll say anything, even if it embarrasses everyone!