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Janice is ___________ (in trouble) for being late.

in hot water

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Oh man, I ____________ (say something tacktless) I just congratulated Sarah on being pregnant. She isn't.

put my foot in it

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We'll have to ______________ (work in very limited amount of time) to finish our presentation in time ,but I think we'll be able to get it done.

work against the clock

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I __________(have no time left) before I could finish the test.

ran out of time

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In many of my trips I was accompanied by people ___________ (important).

close to my heart

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You really ______________ (be correct, accurate) with that answer—good job.

hit the nail on the head

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__________ ( let's be honest) , Hannah, you never wanted to go on this trip.

Let's face it

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Sure, I can _________ (watch someone) the baby while you go to the store.

keep an eye on

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When you know what you're doing, it's _________ (very easy).

a piece of cake

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I hope that someone will _________ (help me) with these bags, they're so heavy.

give me a hand

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Opera is not ___________ (something you don't like).

my cup of tea.

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You have a lot of friends from the past - you're really a ________ (with a lot of secrets).

dark horse

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Cathy was tired of the _______ (fierce competition) and knew she needed to get a less stressful job.

rat race

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I am ___________ (not decided) whether or not to go to the party tonight.

in two minds about

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It is only with friends that most people feel they can ________ (relax) and be themselves.

let their hair down

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I tried _________ (relax the akwardness) with a joke, but it didn't help.

breaking the ice

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