What do you think of our new English teacher? Personally I think she's a bit of a cold _____. (someone who is not very friendly)
fish
15
Antonia is very timid: she wouldn't say boo to a _____. (an expression used to describe someone who is very quiet and shy)
goose
15
I'd love to be a _____ on the wall when Debbie tells Mr Roberts what she thinks of him! (to be able to see what people are doing without them noticing you)
fly
15
I'm so hungry, I could eat a _____! (an expression used for saying that you are very hungry)
horse
10
I feel really sorry for poor old Steven: he's so _____pecked. (criticised and given orders all the time by a wife or female partner)
hen
15
It was a very simple job, but I made a _____'s ear of it. (do something very badly)
pig
15
I can't help you at the moment, I'm afraid. I've got bigger _____ to fry. (to have more important things to do or think about)
fish
10
The party was wonderful. We had a _____ of a time. (to have a lot of fun)
whale
15
I've got so many things to do today. I'm running around like a headless _____! (trying to do a lot of things quickly without being sensible or calm about it)
chicken
15
He thinks he's better than us. I wish he would get off his high _____. (stop behaving as if he knows more or is better than anyone else)
horse
15
While we're in town doing our shopping, let's go and see my mother. That way, we can kill two_____s with one stone. (to achieve two aims with one action)
