We had planned to go bowling together, but Tim ................. last minute.
backed away
backed down
backed up
backed off
We're planning to go camping this Saturday. Let me know if you're ....... to it.
up
I can't stand people who ........... the queue.
jump the queue
I thought they were being serious but in the end, they were just ................ my leg.
pulling my leg
There is so much corruption in the government, but everyone turns a .......... eye to it.
turn a blind eye
We have carefully considered ..................... (move) back to Madrid.
moving
I attempted ................ (learn) Chinese so many times, but I have recently given up.
to learn
I regret ................. (tell) him secrets. Now everyone knows about them. He is not discreet at all!
telling
I remember ............... (lock) the door while leaving, but I'm not sure, I'll check.
locking
Oh, shoot! I forgot ............. (text) them I'm on my way.
to text
Growing up means ........... (have) to deal with a lot of problems at the same time.
having
Whenever you're feeling stressed out, I suggest .............. (take) a nap.
taking a nap
I was feeling really sick yesterday, but today I am on the ..........
mend
getting better
fix
recovery
Why are you always trying to ....................... with people? Why not try to be more understanding and relaxed?
pick a fight
choose a fight
get a fight
kick a fight
I'm sorry I can't join you tonight. I am so ............. that I have too many things to do.
tied in
tied down
tied up
tied away
If you want to become a surgeon, you have to have ................
steady nerves
still nerves
calm nerves
stable nerves
