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The company's reliance on a single supplier is its ACHILLES' ___, making it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions. (= A weakness or vulnerability that can lead to downfall, even in a strong person or thing)

HEEL

The coffee shop IS just A ___'S THROW from the train station. (= Very close, a short distance away.)

STONE'S

We had a wonderful vacation in Italy, but winning the lottery on our last day was THE __ ON THE __. (=Something extra that makes a good situation even better)

THE ICING ON THE CAKE

With a new job, a sick child, and a house move, she'S GOT A LOT ON __ __ right now. (= To have a lot of responsibilities or things to do)

HER PLATE

By only applying to one university, she's PUTTING ALL HER ___ IN ___ ___. (= To risk everything on a single venture)

EGGS IN ONE BASKET

I can't deal with this minor issue now - I HAVE BIGGER ___ TO FRY. (= To have more important things to do.)

FISH

To SWEETEN THE __ of the early morning meeting, the boss promised donuts and coffee. (= To make something unpleasant more acceptable by adding something positive to it)

PILL

You should TAKE HIS claims WITH __ ___ __ __; he tends to exaggerate. (=To not completely believe something, to be skeptical.)

A PINCH OF SALT

I accidentally SPILLED THE ____ about the surprise party. (=To reveal a secret, often unintentionally)

BEANS / TEA

The new iPhone model is SELLING LIKE ___ ___; they're sold out everywhere. (=To sell very quickly and in large quantities)

HOT CAKES

He really GOT ___ ON HIS __ when he presented the wrong report to the board.

EGG ON THIS FACE

After his public failure, he had to EAT HUMBLE ___ and apologize. (= To admit defeat or apologize humbly)

PIE