Some polite ways to say "sorry"
basket case
= someone who is very nervous, overwhelmed, or unable to cope with stress, often experiencing emotional or mental distress
Susan is always a basket case before the presentation, but once she begins, her confidence shines through.
Tom becomes a basket case the night before exams, but once he starts answering questions, he finds his rhythm.
Moving to a new city made Daniel a basket case, but he quickly adapted and made new friends.
Even though Peter is a basket case before public speaking events, he always captivates the audience with his engaging storytelling.
Some synonyms for "basket case":
Nervous wreck
Anxious person
Stress case
Jittery person
Frail mind
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in broad daylight
= something occurred during the daytime, emphasizing visibility and openness
The thief broke into my house in broad daylight, showing a complete lack of fear or concern for being caught.
The robbery took place in broad daylight, shocking the neighborhood.
The car was stolen in broad daylight, highlighting the audacity of the thieves.
The protest was organized in broad daylight to ensure maximum visibility and support.
Some synonyms and similar phrases for "in broad daylight":
In plain sight
During the day
Clearly visible
In clear light
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comfy
= comfortable
I decided to buy a new, comfy running shirt for the upcoming marathon.
She chose a pair of comfy sneakers for her walk in the park.
On chilly evenings, I like to wrap myself in a comfy blanket while reading a book.
His new chair is so comfy that he often falls asleep while working.
Some synonyms for "comfy" (comfortable):
Cozy
Pleasant
Relaxed
Soft
Homely
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chasing rainbows
= pursuing unrealistic goals
Peter spent years chasing rainbows, trying to become a famous football player despite lacking talent.
Sarah has been chasing rainbows by attempting to become a pop star, even though she struggles to carry a tune.
Lisa dreams of traveling the world on a shoestring budget, chasing rainbows as she hopes to visit every country despite her financial constraints.
Synonyms for "chasing rainbows":
Pursuing pipe dreams
Following illusions
Seeking unattainable goals
Chasing fantasies
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You know the drill
= You are familiar with a procedure or routine and understand what actions are expected of you.
Mark knows the drill because he has worked there as a software engineer for more than ten years.
After months of training, Sarah knows the drill and quickly moves through her workout routine.
The firefighters know the drill and respond swiftly to any alarm.
The players know the drill when it comes to their practice schedule and game strategies.
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keep (something) under one's hat
= to keep something a secret
Our company has decided to acquire this startup, so we need to keep it under our hats until the official announcement.
I have a surprise party planned for her birthday, so I need to keep it under my hat.
She got a promotion but decided to keep it under her hat until her colleagues were informed.
They’re working on a new project, but they’re keeping it under their hats to avoid any leaks.
Some synonyms for "keep (something) under one's hat":
Keep it a secret
Maintain confidentiality
Keep it to oneself
Hold back
Keep it quiet
Keep it under wraps
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be upon someone
= a situation or condition is about to happen to someone
Trouble is upon Mark.
Lunar New Year is almost upon us again.
The deadline is upon us.
The final exam is upon the students.
Opportunity is upon you; seize it while you can.
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undue
= excessive, unwarranted, or inappropriate
Such high inflation will place an undue burden on the public.
The unrealistic sales target this month placed undue stress on the sales managers, leading to burnout and dissatisfaction
The new tax policy imposed an undue financial strain on small business owners, making it difficult for them to stay afloat.
The undue criticism from peers affected his self-esteem and motivation to participate.
Some synonyms for "undue":
Excessive
Unwarranted
Inappropriate
Unjustified
Unnecessary
Overmuch
Unreasonable
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get one’s hands dirty
= to engage in manual and hard work.
As a boss, he still gets his hands dirty and helps his team achieve their goals.
As a startup founder, she often gets her hands dirty, taking on various roles from marketing to product development to ensure the company's success.
The teacher believes in experiential learning, encouraging students to get their hands dirty in the science lab to better understand the concepts.
Even after years of running the family business, he still gets his hands dirty, helping out in the workshop whenever needed.
Some synonyms for "get one’s hands dirty":
Engage in hard work
Get involved
Roll up one’s sleeves
Participate actively
Dive in
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be cooking with gas
= to be making good progress.
After discussing it in the meeting, we came up with many good ideas, and our project was cooking with gas.
Once we settled on our strategy, the team was cooking with gas and completed the project ahead of schedule.
Once I got into my fitness routine, I was cooking with gas, seeing results faster than I expected.
Some synonyms for "cooking with gas" that convey the idea of making good progress:
In the zone
Making strides
Moving ahead
In full swing
On track
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verdict
= a formal decision made by a jury in a court of law
The jury's verdict was unanimous, leading the judge to declare the defendant not guilty.
The defense attorney expressed disappointment with the verdict, stating that they would appeal the decision.
The defendant maintained their innocence even after the jury delivered a guilty verdict.
Some synonyms for "verdict":
Decision
Judgment
Ruling
Conclusion
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