be slack
Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words
Used to describe something that is not held or stretched tight.
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Examples (30)
- The rope was left too slack and caused the accident.
- The market has been slack for several months, with few new deals being closed.
- He's been too slack in his duties lately.
- After the scare, her jaw went slack in relief.
- During the holiday season, sales often be slack before picking up again.
- The company can't afford to be slack with security measures.
- He felt his mouth go slack as he heard the news.
- Many small businesses experience a slack period in the summer when customers are on vacation.
- If you be slack in your studies, you'll regret it later.
- The reins were slack, allowing the horse to wander.
- The company's performance be slack in the first quarter due to unexpected economic downturns.
- Management warned employees not to be slack during the busy season.
- During the economic downturn, the business became very slack.
- After the initial rush, the demand for our services began to be slack.
- She was accused of being slack in her response to the emergency.
- The fishing industry has been slack for the past few months.
- We are anticipating a slack in orders following the major product launch.
- The team leader reminded everyone not to be slack when it comes to deadlines.
- The teacher warned the students not to be slack in their studies.
- The construction industry often faces slack periods during winter months.
- It's important not to be slack in maintaining the equipment.
- The parachute lines were slack, indicating a faulty deployment.
- The economy showed signs of recovery, but some sectors remained slack.
- He tends to be slack when he thinks no one is watching.
- He was often criticized for being slack in his duties.
- It's common for the retail sector to be slack in the weeks after Christmas.
- We need to ensure that no one is slack in following the safety protocols.
- The old bridge's supports were slack and needed immediate repair.
- The tourism industry experienced a slack year due to global travel restrictions.
- The teacher told him he was slack in his homework assignments.