He was regularly seen attending nightclubs and discos, and was generally the ... and ... of the party. (= at the centre of festivities, encouraging others)

You’d better ... ... ... if you want to keep your job. (= do what you are told, follow the rules)

In every friendship there has to be some ... and ... . (= compromise from both sides)

Her husband has left her ... and ... without any money. (= abandoned in a difficult situation)

Suddenly everything fell ... ..., and I knew what to do. (= parts of a confusing situation become clear)

So who ... the ... about her affair with David? (= revealed secret information)

I couldn't ... the idea of going into the office one more day. (= put up with, bear)

Plans to improve public services are a way of ... the ... of increased taxation. (= make something bad seem less unpleasant)

After boasting that his company could outperform the industry's best, he's been forced to eat ... ... . (=admit you were wrong)

It's really not worth my time, I've got ... ... to ...! (= more important things to do)

You have to take everything she says with a ... of ..., because she tends to exaggerate. (= not believe it all)

He had to face the ... after being rude to the teacher. (= consequences)

The paramedics had to ... onlookers aside to get to those injured. (= push)