The Job Intervew Blunder

Question 1

I showed up to the interview in mismatched socks, already off to a bad start. The interviewer [looked me up and down], clearly noticing.

Answer 1

Looked me up and down – Examined me critically

Question 2

I completely [fluffed] the first question by [going off on a tangent]

Question 3

I completely [fluffed] the first question by [going off on a tangent]

Answer 3

Fluffed – Messed up

Went off on a tangent – Changed topic suddenly or irrelevantly

Question 4

and just when I tried to recover, my phone [went off] mid-answer.

Answer 4

Went off – Rang (phone)

Question 5

When asked about my weaknesses, I [clammed up]

Answer 5

Clammed up – Became suddenly silent

Question 6

and things only got worse when they [threw me a curveball] with a surprise coding test.

Answer 6

Threw me a curveball – Surprised me with something unexpected

Question 7

I had no idea how to respond, so I [talked my way out] of it by complimenting their office decor.

Answer 7

Talked my way out of – Escaped a difficult situation by speaking cleverly

Question 8

The HR manager [kept a straight face] the entire time,

Answer 8

Kept a straight face – Didn’t laugh or show amusement

Question 9

but I walked out knowing I’d [blown it].
Surprisingly, they called back.

Answer 9

Blown it – Failed badly