very slack

Frequency: 8.025.1 per million words

Emphasizes that something is extremely loose.

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Examples (30)

  • The ropes were very slack after the storm, threatening to snap.
  • The economy has been very slack this quarter, with businesses reporting fewer sales.
  • He's been very slack with his homework lately.
  • His grip on the handlebars became very slack as he grew tired.
  • After the holidays, sales tend to be very slack for most retailers.
  • The manager warned the team that they were being very slack in their duties.
  • The tension in the bridge was very slack, causing concern among engineers.
  • The construction industry is experiencing a very slack period, leading to layoffs.
  • She's very slack when it comes to paying her bills on time.
  • She noticed the dog's leash was very slack, and the dog was wandering off.
  • Tourism in the region is very slack during the off-season.
  • If you're very slack, you might miss out on important opportunities.
  • After years of disuse, the muscles felt very slack and weak.
  • He complained that business was very slack and he was struggling to make ends meet.
  • The company culture has become very slack since the new management took over.
  • The politician's promises turned out to be very slack when it came to action.
  • The market for luxury goods has become very slack due to the economic downturn.
  • He's known for being very slack about punctuality.
  • He found the straps on his backpack were very slack and needed tightening.
  • Local restaurants reported a very slack turnout on weekdays.
  • Don't be very slack with your studies; the exams are approaching.
  • The security measures were very slack, allowing for easy unauthorized access.
  • The usually busy port was unusually very slack this morning.
  • The new intern was very slack about following procedures.
  • After the initial excitement, the pace of the project became very slack.
  • With the summer heat, outdoor activities are very slack.
  • I can't afford to be very slack with my finances right now.
  • The sail hung very slack in the absence of wind.
  • The company's financial reports indicate a very slack performance in the last fiscal year.
  • The team's performance has been very slack in the last few games.