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I knew I _____ when I forgot my lines in the play.

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blow it – lose a chance, make a mistake.

Blew it

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Many married couples have met on a ____

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blind date – a date arranged for two people who don’t know each other.

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She knew her coworkers will eventually forget how she messed up the filing system in the office. She couldn’t wait for the incident to ____

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blow over – end, pass.

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I just found out that he’s been stealing from our company for the past year. I don’t want it to continue and I’ve decided to ____

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blow the whistle – expose, betray.

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This whole complicated situation just ____ to something simple…it’s either a yes or a no.

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boil down – make shorter, condense.

Boils down

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