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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!

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Impetuous

If someone is impetuous, they act quickly and without thinking carefully about the consequences.

Examples:

1- A famous singer once deleted all their social media accounts after reading a few negative comments. Fans thought it was an impetuous move!

2- I made an impetuous decision to book a last-minute flight to another country—without checking my bank balance first!

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Busybody

A busybody is a person who is too interested in other people’s lives and affairs, often in an annoying way.

Examples:

1- My aunt always asks about my job, my salary, and even my love life. She’s such a busybody!

2- The paparazzi act like professional busybodies, constantly digging into celebrities’ private lives!

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Pain in the neck

A pain in the neck is something or someone extremely annoying, frustrating, or difficult to deal with.

Examples:

1- My internet keeps disconnecting during meetings—it’s such a pain in the neck!

2- My little brother asks me a million questions every time I try to watch a movie. He’s a pain in the neck, but I still love him!

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First and foremost

 is used to introduce the most important thing before talking about anything else. It’s a way to emphasize priority and what truly matters.

Examples:

1- A good leader should have many qualities, but first and foremost, they need to be a good communicator.

2- When asked about his success, Cristiano Ronaldo said, 'First and foremost, I am disciplined and always work hard.

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Hidden Gem

A hidden gem is something valuable, rare, or special that is not immediately obvious.

Examples:

1- Emily is the office’s hidden gem. She solves problems before anyone even notices them

2- That small café doesn’t look like much, but their food is amazing—it’s a hidden gem!

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Slip up 

To slip up means to make a small but costly mistake.

Examples:

1- The accountant slipped up when calculating the taxes, leading to a major fine.

2- I slipped up and sent the wrong text to my boss instead of my friend!

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Cheer up

If you tell someone to cheer up, you are encouraging them to feel happier or less sad. It’s a friendly and supportive phrase that we use when someone is feeling down. You can also cheer someone up, which means doing something nice to improve their mood.

Examples:

1- When I failed my driving test, my brother took me out for ice cream to cheer me up!

2- My friend was sad because she lost her phone. I said, 'Cheer up! At least now you don’t have to answer work calls!