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Overlook

 means to fail to notice or consider something important.

Examples

1- The team overlooked a critical error in the design, which caused the project to fail.

2- I accidentally overlooked the due date for my assignment, and now I have to submit it late.

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Blunder

 is a serious mistake, often made due to carelessness or poor communication.

Examples:

1- The politician's blunder during the debate cost him the support of many voters

2-  During the wedding, the caterer made a blunder by serving the wrong menu to the guests.

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Drop by

means to visit someone or a place casually and without planning ahead. It’s often used when you stop somewhere briefly, like to say hello or check-in.

Examples:

1- Our manager likes to drop by our desks to see how things are going, even without scheduling a meeting.

2- A fan once told the story of a famous actor who dropped by their local café to grab coffee, and everyone was stunned!

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Conscientious
describes someone who takes their work or responsibilities very seriously and always tries to do their best.

Examples:
1-  Sarah is known for being conscientious. She checks every report thoroughly before sending it to the manager.
2- The engineer was conscientious about safety standards, inspecting every part of the structure before approving it.

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Right and left
means that something is happening frequently, rapidly, or in large amounts, often all around you.

Examples:
1- During Black Friday, people were spending money right and left, grabbing every deal they could find.
2- After winning the award, she was getting offers for new movie roles right and left from directors.

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Exacerbate
means to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse. It’s often used in formal contexts to describe how an issue grows more severe due to additional factors.

Examples:
1- Smoking can exacerbate breathing problems for people with asthma.

2- Cutting down trees exacerbates climate change by reducing the planet’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

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Wake-up call
is a shocking or serious event that forces people to recognize a problem and take action.

Examples:
1- The wildfires in California last year were a wake-up call for governments to take action on climate change and improve emergency preparedness.
2- For John, his heart attack was a wake-up call to start eating healthier and exercising regularly.

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Stand the test of time
means to remain relevant, important, or strong even after many years.

Examples:
1- Hachiko’s loyalty has truly stood the test of time, inspiring people around the world.
2- Their friendship has stood the test of time, lasting more than 20 years.

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Turn things around
means to improve a situation that seemed hopeless or bad.

Examples:
1- After failing his exams, he worked hard and turned things around, graduating with honors.
2- The company was losing money, but they turned things around with a new marketing strategy.

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All talk
is used to describe someone who makes big claims or promises but doesn’t take any action to follow through.

Examples:
1- My friend says he’ll run a marathon someday, but he’s all talk. He hasn’t even bought running shoes!
2- Many voters complain that politicians are all talk, making grand promises during campaigns but failing to deliver real results once elected.