I've told him that he's heading for trouble, but he doesn't listen - it's just ______ off a duck's back.
He was reluctant to go into details, but reading between the _____ it appears that he was forced to leave.
He said he wouldn’t charge more than €150, but he went back on his _____ and gave me an invoice for €200.
Richards was keeping his ______ up despite continuous difficulties.
Tom always keeps his ______, so if he promised to help you move, then he'll be here.
He was known for his generosity and friendliness - but he could turn nasty at the drop of a _____.
I will have a big exam tomorrow so I’ll be burning the midnight ______ tonight.
Apparently, my relative let the _____ out of the bag by letting villagers know that he is the father of the child.
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I knew it was a ____ in a million to photograph the rare bird during its mating ritual.
I felt totally shocked, went white as a _____, and couldn't stop shaking.
I've always been able to learn languages easily. I guess I just have a ______ for it.
You need sound financial advice and a strong plan if you're going to start your own business - don't just build ______ in the air.
I don't mean to blow my own ______, but this pasta sauce I made is quite delicious!
I think you really burned your ______ when you announced you were quitting and proceeded to insult your boss in front of the whole staff.
I wanted to tell him he looked ridiculous, but I bit my _____.
If you want a good flat in London, you have to pay through the _______ for it.
Choose the correct answer.
She went to college to study history, but changed _______ and is now a doctor.
Choose the correct answer.
His friends and family left him in the ______ when he went bankrupt.
The whole country is up in _____ about the new tax the government has put on books.