Between moving house, starting my new job, and taking care of my sick mother, the situation recently has been absolutely M _ _ _ _ . (incredibly busy)
manic
Neither me nor my two friends can find jobs at the moment, so we're all i_ t_ _ s _ _ _ b _ _ _. (in the same bad situation)
in the same boat
I was completely F _ _ _ _ _ _ _ after finishing the intense training course. (exhausted and stressed)
frazzled
If you don't have good legal advice, buying a house can be a M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. (situation full of hidden problems)
minefield
I was ____ a huge bill that I had now way of paying. (having a problem to deal with or confront)
caught up with
put out by
faced with
stuck on
I took some paracetamol a few minutes ago - I'm just waiting for them to ____ (take effect).
pass out
come along
set up
kick in
He seems completely incapable of using his c _ _ _ _ _ s _ _ _ _ (basic ability to make practical decisions).
common sense
After the argument, I went for a walk to c _ _ _ _ m _ h _ _ _. (stop worrying or overthinking, calm down),
clear my head
I was so angry when she said that to me, I struggled to k _ _ _ m _ c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (stay calm and in control of my emotions).
keep my composure
I grew up in the countryside, and I have a real a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for nature. (a natural like for and understanding of something/someone).
affinity
Don't be an idiot. U _ _ y _ _ _ h _ _ _! (think carefully)
use your head
Name 6 herbs and spices in English (salt and pepper don't count =P).
basil, paprika, parsley, saffron, nutmeg, coriander
Oysters, scallops, prawns and crabs are examples of s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
shellfish
My mum h _ _ a f _ _ when she found out I cheated on my exam (became furious).
had a fit
My p _ _ h _ _ _ is people who listen to music on the train without headphones. (strong personal dislike)
pet hate
What are they?
sprigs of garlic
bulbs of garlic
knobs of garlic
cloves of garlic
