She didn't h_____ her h__d when the teacher criticized her essay.
hang her head
The girl b_____ into t____s after she saw the stray dog shaking violently in the cold.
burst into tears
I always try to ch____ up my friend when she feels down.
cheer up
It's not polite to sp___ i__ of others behind their backs.
speak ill
The government decided to s__ fr__ all the prisoners who were wrongly accused.
set free
Remembering the p____ l___ of a joke is crucial to make your friends laugh.
punch line
Microsoft and Apple have been r______s for decades in the computer industry.
rivals
Parents tell their children to eat vegetables for their o__ g__d.
for one's own good
The lawyer tried to g____s o___ his client's criminal record during the trial.
gloss over
It has totally s_____ped my m___ that today is my sister's birthday.
slipped my mind
The hospital staff works a_____ the c____ to take care of patients.
around the clock
