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phrase informal C1 • synonyms: miss a deadline, fail to deliver • blow an important/final/tight deadline; repeatedly/completely blow a deadline; blow a deadline due to X; scramble/apologize after blowing a deadline
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fail to meet a deadline; miss the agreed or expected time for completing a task or delivering something
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idiom C1 informal • synonyms: try out, give it a go, experiment • give yoga/coding/online dating a whirl; decide to/might/finally give sth a whirl; give sth a quick/proper whirl; give sth a whirl and see how it goes
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try something out, especially for the first time or without knowing if it will work or suit you
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idiom C1 • informal (especially US) • ink a contract/deal/agreement; ink a merger/movie deal • freq in AmE: 7/10
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(informal, business) to formally sign a contract or agreement, especially after negotiations; to finalize a deal in writing
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idiom C1 informal • phone/line/hotline ringing off the hook • freq in AmE: 4/10
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(of a telephone) to be ringing continuously or very frequently, indicating many incoming calls
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idiom C2 • informal • freq in AmE: 4/10follow suit (do the same as someone else)
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to do the same thing as someone else, especially after they have done it first
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idiom C1 • paint a grim picture of something; paint a grim picture of the future/situation; paint a grim picture in reports • freq in AmE: 3/10
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to describe a situation or event in a way that makes it seem very bad, depressing, or worrying; to present a negative or bleak view
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idiom or noun [C usually sing ] C1 • have a sweet tooth; satisfy a sweet tooth; give in to a sweet tooth • freq in AmE: 4/10
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a strong liking or craving for sweet foods, especially sugary treats and desserts
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verb phrase [I ] C2 or idiom C2 • toss and turn all night; toss and turn in bed; unable to sleep • freq in AmE: 3/10
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to move restlessly from side to side, especially while trying to sleep; to be unable to sleep well due to discomfort, worry, or stress
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idiom C1 • synonyms: go all out, spare no effort, leave no stone unturned • pull out all the stops for sth/to do sth; really pull out all the stops • freq in AmE: 7/10
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to do everything you possibly can to achieve a result, especially by using all available resources, effort, or creativity — often in a spectacular or determined way
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idiom C1 • synonyms: feel nervous, have jitters, pre-show anxiety • get/have butterflies in your stomach before sth; feel butterflies; nervous butterflies • freq in AmE: 7/10
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a fluttery, nervous feeling in your stomach caused by anxiety, anticipation, or excitement — often before a performance, event, or important moment
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