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lost cause
/lˈɔst kˈɔːz/
noun
a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed
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the last / final straw
phrase
the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision
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grey area
/ɡɹˈeɪ ˈɛɹiə/
noun
a situation in which everything is unclear and cannot be easily defined
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to level the playing field
phrase
to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances
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slippery slope
/slˈɪpɚɹi slˈoʊp/
noun
a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome
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wake-up call
/wˈeɪkˌʌp kˈɔːl/
noun
a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel
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a fine / thin line
phrase
a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts
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itchy feet
/ˈɪtʃi fˈiːt/
noun
a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere
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long shot
/lˈɑːŋ ʃˈɑːt/
noun
an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success
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raw deal
/ɹˈɔː dˈiːl/
noun
a treatment that is not fair or equal
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sore point
phrase
a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned
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wishful thinking
/wˈɪʃfəl θˈɪŋkɪŋ/
noun
the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening
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foregone conclusion
/foːɹɡˈɑːn kənklˈuːʒən/
noun
something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable, regardless of what actions are taken to prevent it
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last resort
/lˈæst ɹɪzˈɔːɹt/
noun
a thing that is only chosen when every other option or alternative has failed
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on second thought
phrase
used to state that one has adopted a different opinion
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saving grace
/sˈeɪvɪŋ ɡɹˈeɪs/
noun
a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous
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mixed blessing
/mˈɪkst blˈɛsɪŋ/
noun
a situation or thing that has both positive and negative aspects or consequences, making it difficult to assess whether it is ultimately beneficial or detrimental
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cold feet
/kˈoʊld fˈiːt/
noun
the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something
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hooked
/ˈhʊkt/
adjective
addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something
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outcry
/ˈaʊtˌkɹaɪ/
noun
a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage
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spiritualism
/ˈspɪɹɪˌtʃuəˌɫɪzm/
noun
the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living
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hoax
/ˈhoʊks/
noun
a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme intended to trick or fool people
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bedridden
/ˈbedrɪdən/
adjective
having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury
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to clutch
/ˈkɫətʃ/
verb
to seize or grab suddenly and firmly
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handcuff
/ˈhændˌkəf/
noun
a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners
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to dismiss
/dɪsˈmɪs/
verb
to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration
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to withstand
/wɪθˈstænd/
verb
to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself
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acute
/əkˈjut/
adjective
(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time
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to collapse
/kəˈɫæps/
verb
(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness
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inauspicious
/ˌɪˌnaʊˈspɪʃɪs/
adjective
marked by ill omens or signs, especially of future misfortune or failure
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thoughtful
/ˈθɔtfəɫ/
adjective
caring for others and trying to make them feel comfortable or happy
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eccentric
/ˌɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/, /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/
adjective
behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional
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uncanny
/ənˈkæni/
adjective
beyond what is ordinary, expected, or normal
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deduction
/dɪˈdəkʃən/
noun
the process of reasoning from general principles or premises to a specific conclusion
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skeptical
/ˈskɛptəkəɫ/, /ˈskɛptɪkəɫ/
adjective
having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability
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