Proverbial

He faced the proverbial "Catch-22" situation where whatever choice he made would have negative consequences.

He was given the proverbial "green light" to start the project.

The city's skyline was the proverbial "concrete jungle" that symbolized urban progress and development.

The politician's claim to represent the "proverbial little guy" fell on deaf ears.

She had the proverbial "heart of gold" and always helped those in need.

She was the proverbial "master of the art of persuasion" who could sell anything to anyone.

The author's work is full of the proverbial "hidden gems" that make it a joy to read.

The athlete's performance was the proverbial "gold standard" for excellence in his sport.

She was stuck between the proverbial "rock and a hard place."

The team is in the proverbial "hot seat" after losing four games in a row.

He found himself in the proverbial "lion's share" of the work after his colleague left.

The book is full of the proverbial "pearls of wisdom" passed down from generation to generation.

The chef cooked the proverbial dish to perfection.

The director cast the proverbial Hollywood stars in the lead roles.

The detective used the proverbial magnifying glass to solve the crime.

The CEO made the proverbial tough decision to cut jobs.

The socialite had the proverbial glamour and elegance.

The city had the proverbial vibrant nightlife and cultural scene.

The musician wrote the proverbial anthems of a generation.

The athlete achieved the proverbial gold medal at the Olympics.

The politician's flip-flopping on important issues is the proverbial red flag for voters.

The athlete's injury was the proverbial "elephant in the room" during the press conference.

The loss of the team's star player became the proverbial nail in the coffin for their championship hopes.

His disappearance became the proverbial mystery in the small town.

The bitter rivalry between the two neighbors has become the proverbial feud that everyone talks about.

The team's comeback victory was the proverbial "Cinderella story" of the season.

The protagonist in the story fits the proverbial mold of a tragic hero.

His quick reflexes were the proverbial lifesaver in that situation.

The proverbial proof is in the pudding, and their results speak for themselves.

The proverbial silver lining is that we still have a chance to turn things around.

The story of the tortoise and the hare is the proverbial tale of slow and steady winning the race.

The proverbial saying, "Actions speak louder than words" holds true in this case.

That politician is the proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing.

The small business owner made the proverbial mistake of not having a clear marketing strategy.

She was the proverbial "busy bee" who always had something to do.

He is the proverbial "couch potato" who spends all day watching TV.

He was the proverbial "grumpy old man" who never smiled.

She was the proverbial "crazy cat lady" who had dozens of cats.

He was the proverbial "class clown" who always made jokes in school.

She was the proverbial "damsel in distress" who always needed rescuing.

The city's streets were the proverbial "congested mess" during rush hour.

The company's CEO is the proverbial "big boss."

The author used a proverbial structure in his writing to create a memorable phrase.

The band's latest album is the proverbial "mixed bag" of old and new sounds.

He was stuck in the proverbial traffic jam during rush hour.

The car was the proverbial lemon, constantly breaking down.

He is the proverbial "jack of all trades, master of none."

The company was the proverbial "boys' club" where men dominated the workplace.

He was the proverbial "jack of all trades" who had many different skills.